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Ocean Conservation: Ocean Acidification and the Impacts of Fish Migration

Green Tech Challenge

Put simply, ocean acidification is the imbalance of chemical content in ocean water; whereby there is increased acidity, and upward temperature changes. The ocean has experienced a 26% pH drop in the last century. Ocean acidification has negative effects on sea-life and the ecosystem.

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The critical role of biodiversity in creating business value

Business Green

It feeds us, provides clean air and water, and stores carbon. Goods such as food, timber and medicinal ingredients. As ecosystems degrade, they release more carbon, adding to climate change. The value of biodiversity to business. Biodiversity is at the heart of all human life and activity. The business risks of biodiversity.