Ocean Acidification

Positives

• This resource is a great example of how changing chemistry in nature can affect species and ecosystems.
• The lecturer walks students through the process while also explaining the reactions visually.

Additional Prerequisites

• The video is from a university lecture and some content may be copyrighted.
• Before watching the video, students should understand concepts like chemical equations, chemical bonds, molecules, and pH.

Differentiation

• This resource will likely be most useful for biology and chemistry students learning about pH, chemical reactions, and ocean acidification.
• Have science students consider the role of climate change and greenhouse gas emissions in ocean acidification and the ability of marine organisms to survive in the future.
• Have students consider the impacts of increasing ocean acidification on ecosystems and humans, as the oceans provide a significant amount of oxygen and food that people rely on and they regulate our climate.
• Use this video to learn more about the effects of ocean acidification on marine organisms.