Global Warming Series post.

Global Warming’s effect on Biodiversity and Wildlife will be Prodigious.

• The Coral Reefs will be threatened due to Acidification. The ocean in its natural state has dissolved carbon, mainly bicarbonate, a small amount of carbonate and a extremely small amount of co2. However, with increased Co2 emissions, the proportion of co2 is growing and reaching levels as high as 520 parts per million making  the water to be more acidic. This reduces Carbonate ions in surface Ocean water. Since Shelled Marine Organisms and Coral Reefs need Carbonate Ions for lime and calcium, they will become endangered. Coral Reefs which provide Cancer Cures due to the biodiverse aquatic life will be affected.

• Wetland Habitats which Provide homes to rare Bird and Animal Species will be underwater due to Sea Level Rise. These include Sand Dunes, Marshes, and Mangrove stands will be drowned.

• As Temperatures Rise, Cold Water Species will die off due to the increase in Water Temperature in particularly lakes, rivers, and streams. Species such as Salmon will be threatened.

• Massive Fish Kills and Algae Blooms from the decrease in air exchange due to Climate Change.

• Wildlife that cannot adapt to the changing climate will become extinct.

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