The Westport Library’s Ocean Acidification LibGuide breaks down this urgent environmental threat—often dubbed “climate change’s evil twin”—where excess atmospheric CO2 dissolves into seawater, dropping pH levels by 30% since the industrial era and outpacing natural buffering. It draws from authoritative sources like NOAA, EPA, Smithsonian, Yale, and Britannica to explain impacts on marine ecosystems, from struggling shellfish larvae to cascading effects on food chains and human coastal economies. Updated January 7, 2026, this guide fits into the library’s Natural Science series, ideal for Westport students, eco-advocates, or climate book club readers exploring related WestportREADS events.
