Melting ice created the perfect storm for a rapidly acidifying Arctic Ocean
▻https://news.mongabay.com/2022/12/melting-ice-created-the-perfect-storm-for-a-rapidly-acidifying-arctic
The Arctic Ocean has grown more acidic at a surprising rate in recent years, three times faster than the rest of the global ocean.
Melting sea ice has exposed the top level of the Arctic Ocean to air rich with carbon dioxide, creating a layer that sopped up carbon from the atmosphere.
Increased acidity may hamper the ability of marine organisms to build their shells, causing ripple effects through the Arctic food web.