Ocean Acidification, what is it? Well according to wikipedia it is simply defined as the ongoing decrease in the pH value of the Earths oceans, caused by the intake of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The principal factor for the cause of this is human burning of fossil fuels. Ocean Acidification has turned to be a global threat to waterbodies. It plays a direct threat to marine life and organisms, especially with those of shells or skeletons made of calcium carbonate as the decrease in pH level causes the the shells or skeletons to dissolve. Hence the more acidic the ocean turns, the shells and skeletons begin to dissolve faster. Some marine organisms with these types of body systems are corals, oysters, clams, and mussels. These organisms are also very important and essential throughout the marine food chain. According to a study conducted by Oceana in Washington, USA, Japan is the most vulnerable nation to the impacts of ocean acidification, with France second and the United Kingdom, third. As ocean acidification worsens and coral reefs and fisheries begin to collapse, many nations will suffer increased economic and food security threats. The nations that capture and consume large amounts of fish and those located at higher latitudes tend to be more vulnerable to ocean acidification. Now, according to an article published by the Yale school of Environment, researchers have found that kelp, eelgrass, and other vegetation can effectively absorb CO2 and reduce acidity in the ocean. Growing these plants in local waters, scientists say, could help mitigate the damaging impacts of acidification on marine life.