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Introduction: This simple experiment illustrates ocean acidification ... in a cup!

Human activity is having an enormous impact on our natural environment, including making our oceans more acidic. This hands-on science snack, Ocean Acidification in a Cup, models the chemical process that's occurring around us and helps you understand some of the mechanisms and impacts related to climate change. 

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