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

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the health of coral colonies
the health of coral colonies

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

the population of polar bears
the population of polar bears

the rise of sea level

1 answer

The scientists monitoring the pH of oceans are most likely studying the health of coral colonies. Changes in ocean pH, particularly through ocean acidification, can significantly impact coral reefs and their ability to maintain calcium carbonate structures.