This book critically examines the available literature on oceanic acidification: including a historical review of pH and atmospheric CO2 levels over the millennia; natural and anthropogenic sources of CO2 to the atmosphere and sea surface; chemical, physical, and biological mode of action; biological effects of acidification to marine plants and animals under laboratory conditions; field observations on seawater chemistry and effects of declining pH; and various technical and political mitigation strategies. Written by Dr. Ronald Eisler, a noted authority on chemical risk assessment, the book summarizes real and projected effects of oceanic acidification.
Introduction
General
Ocean Acidification
Terrestrial and Freshwater Acidification
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Historical
General
Present to 35,000 Years Ago
From 35,000 to 450,000 Years Ago
From 450,000 to 2.1 Million Years Ago
2.5 From 15 to 60 Million Years Ago 15
From 89 to 545+ Million Years Ago
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Sources of Oceanic Acidification
General
Anthropogenic
Biological
Physical
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Mode of Action
General
Chemical
Physical
Biological
Literature Cited
Acidification Effects on Biota
General
Photosynthetic Flora
Invertebrates
Vertebrates
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Field Studies
General
Arctic Ocean
Arabian Sea
Atlantic Ocean
Australia
Baltic Sea
Belgian Coastal Areas
Bering Sea and Environs
Bermuda
Borneo
Caribbean Region
Greenland Sea
Gulf of Maine
Indian Ocean
Ischia Island, Italy
Japan, Volcano Islands
Labrador Sea
North American West Coast
North Sea
Pacific Ocean
Red Sea
Southern Ocean
Tatoosh Island, Washington
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Modifiers
General
Methodological
Natural Variations
Interactions
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Mitigation
General
Ocean Sequestration
Declining Water Quality
Reduction in Emissions from Airliners
Increasing International Cooperation
Develop Alternative Technologies
Environmental Modification
Legislation
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Concluding Remarks
Biography
Ronald Eisler
