How pollution is changing the ocean's chemistry | Triona McGrath

As we keep pumping carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, more of it is dissolving in the oceans, leading to drastic changes in the water's chemistry. Triona McGrath researches this process, known as ocean acidification, and in this talk she takes us for a dive into an oceanographer's world. Learn more about how the "evil twin of climate change" is impacting the ocean — and the life that depends on it. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology, Entertainment and Design -- plus science, business, global issues, the arts and more. Follow TED on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/TEDTalks Like TED on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TED Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/TED

Topics:

["TEDTalk", "TEDTalks", "carbon dioxide", "ocean acidification", "Triona McGrath", "oceans", "chemistry", "climate change", "pollution", "TEDx", "animals", "biodiversity", "biology", "biosphere", "environment", "future", "nature", "science", "water", "NUI Galway", "National University of Ireland", "Marine Institute"]

Duration

Duration minutes: 9

Duration seconds: 4