According to a recent study by University of Adelaide researchers, ocean acidification is unequivocally forcing certain fish species to flee from coral reefs, resulting in significant ripple effects throughout the ecosystem.
A study published in the Journal of Animal Ecology definitively states that ocean acidification is significantly impeding corals’ access to the calcium carbonate essential for building and repairing their skeletons.
This is leading to a reduction in branched reefs, diminishing their attractiveness to specific damselfish species.
“Ocean acidification will reshape ecological communities globally, result in the loss of key habitats and biodiversity, decrease fisheries’ productivity, and cause negative physiological impacts on many marine animals and plants,” declared a professor from the University of Adelaide’s School of Biological Sciences, who spearheaded the research.
The rise in global temperatures, mainly due to our dependence on carbon dioxide-emitting sources like gas and oil, has had an impact on our oceans. Apart from increasing ocean temperatures, the absorption of excess carbon dioxide by the oceans has made seawater more acidic.
The acidification of the ocean is causing numerous problems, in addition to harming coral reefs. One such issue is the decrease in calcium carbonate, which is making it difficult for organisms like oysters, clams, and sea urchins to build and maintain their shells.
Changes to ocean chemistry also have ripple effects throughout the entire ecosystem. As clam populations decrease, the animals that rely on clams for food will also suffer. This will create a ripple effect throughout the ecosystem.
The most crucial action we can take to protect our oceans is to significantly reduce the amount of carbon we release into the atmosphere.
We can also individually strive to avoid supporting brands that contribute to environmental pollution with excessive plastic packaging and planet-warming gases. Instead, we can choose to patronize brands that demonstrate more ethical behavior.
In Hosea, the Bible gives a prophecy to Israel, which I’m sure applies today to the end of the world.
Hosea 4:1 The LORD hath a controversy with the inhabitants of the land because there is no truth, nor mercy, nor knowledge of God in the land.
Hosea 4:2 By swearing, and lying, and killing, and stealing, and committing adultery, they break out, and blood toucheth blood.
Hosea 4:3 Therefore shall the land mourn, and everyone that dwelleth therein shall languish=lose or lack vitality; grow weak or feeble, with the beasts of the field, and with the fowls of heaven; yea, the fishes of the sea also shall be taken away.
Matthew 24:37 But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
Matthew 24:38 For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark,
Matthew 24:39 And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
Luke 21:11 And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and diseases; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.
Luke 21:25 And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;
Luke 21:28 And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.
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