Warming seas create a massive chemistry experiment

Rising acidity in oceans and accelerating wind patterns may lead to unexpected changes.

“The waters of the upper ocean are now undergoing an extraordinary transition in their fundamental chemical state at a rate not seen on Earth for millions of years, and the effects are being felt not only in biological impacts but also on basic geophysical properties, including acoustics,” they note Full Story »

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James Remeika
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by James Remeika - Oct. 21, 2008

This is an admirable piece of scientific journalism, because it attempts to report on findings that are not nearly conclusive. The author strikes an excellent balance between framing a dramatic set of scientific findings about ocean chemistry in an engaging way, while at also emphasizing the vast uncertainty around this topic. A breath of fresh air after the usual template for science journalism, which is a headline proclaiming "X% of Ys are Z!"

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