Ocean acidification is increasingly recognized as a dynamic driver of Earth system change, rather than a passive chemical response to anthropogenic CO₂ uptake. Over the past decade, key research discoveries—including perturbations to surface ocean seasonal cycles, accelerated subsurface trends, and growing relevance of the biological carbon pump—have fundamentally reshaped our understanding of ocean acidification. They have also revealed critical deficiencies in how Earth System Models represent seasonality, vertical carbon distributions, and the calcium carbonate cycle. Leveraging observational advances to address model deficiencies is essential for improving future carbon cycle projections and the understanding of associated ecological impacts.
Fassbender A. J., Lauvset S. K., Krumhardt K., Arroyo M. C., Goris N. & Rodgers K. B., 2026. Ocean acidification: historical progression, feedbacks, and future projections. In: Reference Module in Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences. Elsevier. Chapter (restricted access).
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