The health of the world's oceans is deteriorating faster than previously comprehended, particularly due to ocean acidification, which scientists have revealed has crossed its planetary boundary around five years ago. This process not only disrupts marine habitats like coral reefs but also endangers coastal economies reliant on marine resources. A collaborative study has shown alarming acidification levels, risking the stability of vital marine ecosystems. The urgency for protective measures has intensified as new data indicates ocean conditions may already be beyond sustainable limits, necessitating immediate global attention and action.
Ocean acidification isn't just an environmental crisis; it's a ticking timebomb for marine ecosystems and coastal economies, highlighting the urgent need for action before it's too late.
The study found that by 2020, the average ocean condition worldwide was already very close to -- and in some regions beyond -- the planetary boundary for ocean acidification, indicating serious environmental degradation.
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