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Ocean ecosystems are sensitive to the chemical composition of the water. Any excess compounds can upset the balance and cause damage to organisms. In three to five sentences, describe how reducing consumption of fossil fuels can help the ocean ecosystem.

This is for Connexus, 7th Grade Science class.
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Reducing the consumption of fossil fuels can significantly help the ocean ecosystem because fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and gas release harmful compounds into the atmosphere, leading to ocean acidification. This process alters the pH levels of the water, causing damage to marine life, especially shell-forming animals such as corals, oysters, and clams. It is also observed that when the emission of greenhouse gases caused by burning fossil fuels is reduced, it can help in slowing down the process of global warming, which leads to ocean warming, sea level rise, and changes in ocean currents, all of which can have a serious impact on marine life.