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World Service,27 Sep 2003,22 mins

Why more CO2 means more acidic Oceans

Science In Action

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How oceans are becoming more acidic as increased quantities of man-made carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere dissolve in the sea, threatening marine life. Prototype filter to help clean ship's contaminated ballast water. SMART-1 is Europe's first lunar mission and it will gather data about the Moon's origin. Have recent hurricanes disrupted the migration of marine turtles?

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