ABSTRACT

This book critically examines the available literature on oceanic acidification, including a historical review of pH and atmospheric CO2 levels over the millennia; natural and anthropogenic sources of CO2 to the atmosphere and sea surface; chemical, physical, and biological mode of action; biological effects of acidification to marine plants and an

chapter 1|10 pages

Introduction 1

chapter 2|10 pages

Historical

chapter 3|28 pages

Sources of Oceanic Acidifi cation

chapter 4|50 pages

Mode of Action 49

chapter 5|65 pages

Acidifi cation Effects on Biota

chapter 6|29 pages

Field Studies

chapter 7|20 pages

Modifi ers

chapter 8|15 pages

Mitigation

chapter 9|6 pages

Concluding Remarks