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This article discusses the impacts of ocean acidification on sea anemones. It will further elaborate the effects it has on clownfish (Amphiprioninae) and their symbiotic relationship with corals. Ocean acidication has many negative effects on sea anemones and their hosts.

Ocean Acidification
The term ocean acidification was given to the issue of significant lowering of pH in sea water by rising CO2 within the earth's atmosphere (global warming). Ocean acidification is currently a major concern on a global scale. The balance of pH in seawater affects all living things within it and subsequently all things that rely on the ocean. (Predators, Fishing industry)

CO2 Emissions
The climactic temperature in the atmosphere does not need to change to effect the seawater. The rise of the CO2 levels is enough. Approximately 50% of the total carbon dioxide emissions that are in the atmosphere is dissolved into the oceans. (TEXT)

How does CO2 turn sea water more acidic?
When CO2 is dissolved into the ocean, the chemical composition of the seawater is changed. The Co2 turns into carbonic acid and drops the pH level of the water making it less alkaline.

Coral Bleaching
Coral is very sensitive to it's surrounding conditions and minor variances can have huge impacts. High temperatures in waters caused by the warming of the atmosphere (global warming) causes coral to die.

Impacts on the Clown Fish
Clown fish need coral reefs to survive. This chart shows the decline of clown fish in the last 5454 years. This is directly coorelated with the rising co2 emissions in the atmosphere.

Hope for Nemo?
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