What is the primary cause of ocean acidification?

Topic: Ecology, Environment &amp; Climate
Subtopic: Oceanography &amp; Marine Environment

AOil spills in oceans

BAbsorption of atmospheric carbon dioxide by oceans

CPlastic pollution

DAgricultural fertilizer runoff

Explanation

As atmospheric CO2 increases, oceans absorb more gas, forming carbonic acid (H2CO3) and lowering ocean pH.

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