Long-term ocean acidification trends in coastal waters around Japan.
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SUBMITTER: Ishida H
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7930190 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar
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Long-term ocean acidification trends in coastal waters around Japan.
Ishida Hiroshi H Isono Ryosuke S RS Kita Jun J Watanabe Yutaka W YW
Scientific reports 20210303 1
This study examines long-term ocean pH data to evaluate ocean acidification (OA) trends at two coastal research institutions located on the Sea of Japan and the Pacific Ocean. These laboratories are located away from the influences of large rivers and major industrial activity. Measurements were performed daily for the past 30 years (1980s-2010s). The average annual ocean pH for both sites showed generally negative trends. These trends were - 0.0032 and - 0.0068 year<sup>-1</sup> (p < 0.001) at ...[more]
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