Research has proven that seagrass can be a natural way to reduce ocean acidification in local areas. As underwater plants grow and photosynthesize they absorb CO2 which helps to lower the concentration of CO2 within the area of the seagrass (Team YCC, 2021). On average areas with seagrass haven shown to be less acidic than areas without vegetation (Team YCC, 2021). The effect of seagrass has proven to be effective even at night when the underwater plants do not photosynthesize. (Team YCC, 2021) Researchers findings suggest that seagrass can be a healthy alternative to alleviate the stress and damage that ocean acidification has caused underwater ecosystems and habitats (Team YCC, 2021).

To choose to bike, walk, or use public transportation is a small contribution that goes a long way to reduce the amount of carbon released into the air (Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, 2017). Passenger cars and light-duty trucks such as sport vehicles, pickup trucks and minivans contribute to half half of the carbon dioxide emissions generated within the U.S (Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, 2017). On average vehicles burn around 6 to 9 tons of CO2 each year. Public transportation can save people more than $9,738 per year (Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, 2017). Using public transportation can reduce “A single person who switches from a 20-mile commuting alone by car to existing public transportation, can reduce their annual CO2 emissions by 20 pounds per day, or more than 48,000 pounds in a year”(K.C.A.T. Authority). Bicycles and walking are not only fun activities and exercise but are options that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, traffic congestion and our demand for oil (Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, 2017).

The best and most effective way to reduce your carbon footprint is to eliminate or reduce your meat consumption (Rysavy, T.F.). Livestock farming being a major contributor to climate change inherently results in ocean acidification (Rysavy, T.F.). Cows are a major promoter of greenhouse emissions because cows are a main source of methane, a greenhouse gas that’s 23 times more warming than carbon dioxide (Rysavy, T.F.). Livestock manure also contributes to greenhouse emissions by producing 65% of nitrous oxide emissions, another greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming (Rysavy, T.F.). Research from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change global livestock industry produces more greenhouse gas emissions than all forms of transport combined (Rysavy, T.F.).

The substantial warming of the earth can lead to increased levels of CO2 in the atmosphere for example the melting of arctic glaciers (UCAR Center for Science and Education, 2019). Global warming is causing soil in arctic regions that have been frozen for as much as 40,000 years to melt. As the glaciers melt, carbon trapped within the soils is released into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide and methane (UCAR Center for Science and Education, 2019).

Using renewable energy such as wind and solar energy eliminates the emission of carbon dioxide in the air(AQI India, 2019). Renewable energy reduces CO2 emissions because it does not require burning or extraction unlike non-renewable sources of energy such as coal, fossil fuels or nuclear power (AQI India, 2019).

EPA was established on December, 2 1970 by President Nixon. The mission of EPA is to maintain human health and reduce environmental risk and damage (Environmental Protection Agency). EPA believes in informing people about the laws and regulations of the environment to help reduce damage to habitats and ecosystems (Environmental Protection Agency). EPA has a science department that works to research and study various areas of environmental problems to better help the world reduce environmental risks (Environmental Protection Agency). EPA is working hard to address two critical causes of ocean acidification that are carbon dioxide emissions and excess nutrients (Environmental Protection Agency). EPA collaborates with federal and non-federal partners to track ocean and coastal acidification (Environmental Protection Agency).