C E A N

O IFICAT !
D I
A A SILENT THREAT ON
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CO³ EMISSIONS
Burning fossil fuels,
CAUSES deforestation, and
industrial activities
release large amount
of CO² into
atmosphere
OCEAN
ABSORPTION IMPACT ON
Oceans absorb HERMIT CRAB
about 30% of this
CO², leading to
increased
acidification.

PREVENTS SHELL FORMATION

Acidic conditions reduce carbonate ions
necessary for forming shells,making it
difficult for hermit crabs to find suitable
shells
CHEMICAL
PROCESS
BROADER
CO2 + H2O ⇌ H2CO3 ⇌ H⁺ + HCO3⁻ ⇌ CONSEQUENCES
2H⁺ + CO3²⁻

1) CORAL REEFS
-weakened coral
structure

2) ECONOMIC LOSSES
SOLUTION -Fisheries
-Aquaculture
-Tourism industries
1. Marine Protection
Create and expand
marine protected 3) HUMAN INPACT
areas -Threaten food
2. Research & security
monitoring -Threaten livelihoods
Invest in scientific
researcch
3. Public awareness
Educate
communities &
policymakers