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Ocean Acidification - Factsheets and Overviews What is ocean acidification?
Why is it a significant concern in Alaska's seas? Higher ocean acidity will have direct and indirect impacts on commercially important species. Changes in the food chain could affect many animals, including humans. Many people in Alaska still live a subsistence-based lifestyle so are especially dependent on the ocean for their food supply and economic livelihood. If ocean acidification leads to a decreased population of crabs, clams and fish, the subsistence and commercial fisheries may decline, resulting in a widespread loss of traditional food gathering capability, revenue, and jobs as well as higher seafood prices at restaurants and grocery stores everywhere. What are some key research goals to better understand ocean acidification? What can we do to stop ocean acidification? What can Alaskans do to adapt to uncertain, changing conditions?an Acidification |
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