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Ocean Acidification in the Arctic
April 25, 2012 | USGS

“The U.S. Geological Survey and the U.S. Coast Guard have produced new synoptic data from samples collected in the Arctic Ocean and insights into the patterns and extent of ocean acidification. This framework of foundational geochemical information will help inform our understanding of potential risks to Arctic resources due to ocean acidification.”

Related: Arctic Ocean Seafloor Features


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