Ocean ecosystems are sensitive to the chemical composition of the water. Any excess compounds can upset the balance and cause damage to organisms. In three to five sentences, describe how reducing consumption of fossil fuels can help the ocean ecosystem.
The ocean is like a special home for lots of different plants and animals. When we burn a lot of fossil fuels, like coal and oil, it makes the air dirty. This dirty air can mix with rain and fall into the ocean, making the water too acidic. This acidic water hurts the organisms, like corals and shellfish, because their shells and skeletons get weak and break. So, if we use less fossil fuels and find cleaner ways to make energy, we can help keep the ocean healthier for all the living things that call it home.
