A Sea Change: Imagine a World Without Fish
Ocean acidification is the undersea equivalent of climate change, as the ocean absorbs 1/4 of the excess CO2 in our atmosphere.
Over time, this is going to have disastrous effects on marine life. The documentary A Sea Change takes a look at some of the consequences surrounding ocean acidification.
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Sven Huseby, a retired history teacher, wanted to learn about ocean acidification first hand. In researching for the film:
His quest takes him to Alaska, California, Washington, and Norway as he uncovers a worldwide crisis that most people are unaware of. Speaking with oceanographers, marine biologists, climatologists, and artists, Sven discovers that global warming is only half the story of the environmental catastrophe that awaits us. Excess carbon dioxide is dissolving in our oceans, changing sea water chemistry. The more acidic water makes it difficult for tiny creatures at the bottom of the food web to form their shells. The effects could work their way up to the
You can catch a glimpse of what he saw in the film’s trailer:
Want to get involved?
The filmmakers make it easy to set up a screening in your community. They also have a list of actions you can take that require from one minute of your time to as much time as you’ve got to donate. One of the one minute actions is to sign this petition on Oceana asking Congress to take steps to halt ocean acidification.
Image Credit: Creative Commons photo by Divemaster Doug
What a terrifying thought - and once one part of the ecological system is this dramatically effected, it will inevitable destroy or change other areas as well.
Great oictures, The problem is we will not be able to have fish and chips any more if this happens!