Meszaros, J. (2023, February 6). Scientists from the U.S., Mexico, and Cuba met to start combating acidification in the Gulf of Mexico. wusf public media. Retrieved August 16, 2023, from  https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/environment/2022-12-06/scientists-us-mexico-cuba-com at-acidification-gulf-of-Mexico

International scientists from the U.S., Mexico, and Cuba gathered to study ocean acidification, caused by carbon dioxide altering water pH. While acidity isn’t dire in the Gulf now, it could worsen due to climate change, endangering the $2.04 trillion marine economy. Acidification makes marine life structures fragile, affecting oysters, shrimps, and corals. Different regions will face diverse impacts and seasons. Representatives held the Gulf of Mexico International Ocean Acidification Summit to share ideas. Ocean acidification is a hidden climate change impact, prompting scientists to create a report for decision-makers. This meeting sets a foundation for ongoing collaboration.

Many environmental scientists took part in this meeting illustrating the relation that the article has to environmental science because the main idea of the article is the health of the marine life in the gulf. Elaborating further on Ocean acidification being more of a hidden issue in today’s craze about climate change, I agree with Jorge Brenner the executive director of the Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System statement that Ocean acidification is a hidden thread of climate change since it isn’t visually obvious how the water is being impacted.