CO2 damage to the ocean

Listening to the current debate on climate change and energy policy, you would never know that increased levels of carbon dioxide have the potential to inflict long-term damage to the marine environment. But that is precisely the conclusion of a prestigious study by the British Royal Society:

"Action needs to be taken now to reduce global emissions of CO2 to the atmosphere to avoid the risk of large and irreversible damage to the oceans. We recommend that all possible approaches be considered to prevent CO2 reaching the atmosphere. No option that can make a significant contribution should be dismissed..."