Reducing consumption of fossil fuels can help prevent ocean acidification, which is caused by the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and subsequently absorbed by the ocean. This acidification threatens the health of marine life, such as coral reefs and shellfish, by disrupting their ability to build calcium carbonate skeletons. By reducing fossil fuel consumption, we can decrease the amount of greenhouse gas emissions contributing to climate change, which in turn helps protect the delicate balance of the ocean ecosystem and preserve biodiversity.
