Investigating Ocean Acidification

About this resource

Type

Learning resource

Years

9, 10

Subject

Biology, Chemistry

Investigating ocean acidification  image of the impact on shells
Investigating Ocean Acidification
Many marine organisms have shells or exoskeletons made of calcium carbonate, including oysters, clams, sea snails, and corals. In this activity you will investigate how ocean acidification may affect these organisms. Using the materials listed, you will develop and conduct an experiment to test the effect of carbonated water on calcium carbonate, and analyse the results in a scientific report.

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