Oceans are basic (with a current pH value of 8.1 to 8.2). The increase in atmospheric CO2 shifts the pH of the ocean towards neutral in a process called ocean acidification. Oceanic absorption of CO2 is one of the most important forms of carbon sequestering. The projected rate of pH reduction could slow the biological precipitation of calcium carbonates, thus decreasing the ocean's capacity to absorb CO2.
Oceans are basic (with a current pH value of 8.1 to 8.2). The increase in atmospheric CO2 shif?ts the pH of the ocean towards neutral in a process called ocean acidification. Oceanic absorption of CO2 is one of: the most important forms of carbon sequestering. The projected rate of pH reduction could slow the biological precipitation of calcium carbonates, thus decreasing the ocean's capacity to absorb? CO2.