The Threat of Ocean Acidification

Explore the critical research of Rob Dunbar in this 19-minute TED talk as he delves into ancient seabeds and corals to uncover climate data from 12,000 years ago. Discover how this vital work establishes baselines for addressing current climate issues and tracks the alarming rise of ocean acidification. Learn about the importance of paleoclimate research in understanding long-term environmental changes and its implications for our planet's future. Gain insights into the methods used to extract climate information from geological records and the challenges faced in interpreting this data. Understand the interconnectedness of ocean chemistry, marine ecosystems, and global climate patterns, and how ocean acidification poses a significant threat to marine life and human societies dependent on healthy oceans.