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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 rise of sea level
the rise of sea level

the population of polar bears
the population of polar bears

the level of carbon dioxide in the air

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the health of coral colonies

Lower (more acidic) ocean pH from dissolved CO2 reduces coral calcification and harms coral reefs, so scientists monitor pH to study coral health.