The effect on other organisms in the food web is if there is a drop in krill abundance. Introduction: The level of carbon dioxide is increasing in the ocean due to the increased level of CO 2 in the atmosphere and human activities. On average, the pH of the ocean is around 8.1, but as carbon dioxide dissolves in the ocean, its pH level decreases, leading to making the ocean acidic.

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The effect on other organisms in the food web is if there is a drop in krill abundance.

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The level of carbon dioxide is increasing in the ocean due to the increased level of CO₂ in the atmosphere and human activities. On average, the pH of the ocean is around 8.1, but as carbon dioxide dissolves in the ocean, its pH level decreases, leading to making the ocean acidic.

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