Global Warming Affecting The Food Chain

The marine food chains are severely being affected by the results of global warming. The continious abundance of carbon dioxide is not only affecting humans, but underwater species as well. The high levels of carbon dioxide in the ocean results in the increase of acidity, thus removing the carbonate ions with are vital for the survival of marine organisms. With the great amounts of carbon dioxide present in the sea water, the results can be catastrophic. This can result in the extinction of many marine species. If certain small organisms living in the water begin to come extinct, than an ongoing chain of hazerdous effects will occur. Predators will no longer be able to hunt for their prey, thus eliminating more marine species. Ultimately, this can result in an absence of marine life. Not only will the ocean's creatures slowly begin to dissappear, but the beauty of the ocean will slowly vanish as well. Coral reefs, and other plants in the ocean will vanish. This long chain of events will soon affect the human condition. Fishermen will fail to bring home food because of the lack of species present in the ocean. The effcts of global warming on marine life are severely harmful. Society needs to find a way to perserve the marine life.

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http://news.mongabay.com/2008/0217-acidification.html