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Division on Earth and Life Studies
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Ocean Studies Board
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Eight Annual Roger Revelle commemorative Lecture |
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3/5/2007Meeting End:3/5/2007 |
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What Corals Are Dying To Tell Us About CO2 and Ocean Acidification
Most of the carbon dioxide emissions from burning coal, oil, and gas are
ultimately absorbed by the ocean. Carbon dioxide reacts with seawater to
form carbonic acid; this acid can dissolve the shells and skeletons of marine
organisms. The current trend of increasing carbon dioxide emissions
threatens the extinction of many types of marine organisms, including
corals, with unknown consequences for marine ecosystems globally.
Dr. Ken Caldeira of the Carnegie Institution will discuss what is known about ocean acidification, the environmental consequences, and actions that could be taken to avoid the risk of environmental catastrophe in our oceans.
This event is free and open to the public. Enter the museum at the Constitution entrance. |
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National Museum of Natural HistoryBaird Auditorium |
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10th Street and Constitution, NW, |
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WashingtonState:D.C.Country:United States |
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For more information, Please contact: |
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Nancy Caputo |
| Contact Affiliation: |
OSB |
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ncaputo@nas.edu |
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202-341-9468Fax:202-334-2885 |
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| Preliminary meeting agenda: |
A meeting agenda is not available at this time. For more information, please contact the person listed above. |
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