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Ocean Acidification

Teams design and build a system that uses bubbles to reduce the amount of dissolved carbon dioxide in water, changing the water from acidic to neutral. Participants learn how reducing seawater acidity combats the negative effects that ocean acidity and climate change have on sea life.

Activity Details

Activity Type:Hands-On Activities
Discipline:Chemical, Environmental
Topic(s):Green
Grade:6-8, 9-12
Time:60 minutes or less

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