Only a minority of Britons have heard of ocean acidification. In fact, one would be considered to be a scholar if it is known to him or her that cutting down rainforests and burning fossil fuels results in carbon pollution, which in turn causes ocean acidification. According to Nature Climate Change recent poll that was conducted in Britain, it was found that approximately 80% of Britons hardly know or have an understanding of ocean acidification.
According to Stuart Capstick, who is the paper’s and research’ co-author and associate at Cardiff University School of Psychology, “It is sobering to think that few people are aware of this process given its widespread risks for the natural environment, and the potential knock-on effects for people and economies.”
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Although in recent years the awareness climate change has widely grown, one of the other major impacts of burning fossil fuels is pretty much happening under UK’s public radar. Capstick continued to say that, “We weren’t all that surprised that there was an overall lack of awareness…Unlike with topics such as climate change or air pollution, this is not an issue that has been covered much in the media.”
In addition, he added saying, “Ten or fifteen years ago, no-one would have heard of [ocean acidification] – so progress has been made [on public understanding].” Because of this, it is evident that ocean acidification is going to hit the waters very hard thus affecting numerous marine species that will in result affect the entire ecosystem.
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