Scientists are monitoring the pH of oceans. Which of these are they most likely studying? (1 point)

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the level of carbon dioxide in the air
the level of carbon dioxide in the air

the rise of sea level
the rise of sea level

the population of polar bears
the population of polar bears

the health of coral colonies

1 answer

Scientists monitoring the pH of oceans are most likely studying the health of coral colonies. Changes in ocean pH, often influenced by increased carbon dioxide levels leading to ocean acidification, can significantly impact coral reefs and their ecosystems.