Bleached white coral as far as the eye can see.

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Swimmers brave the waters in the shadow of a coal-fired power plant. Coal plants like this one emit CO2 into our atmosphere which is warming the planet and altering the chemistry of the ocean.

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Are you a student researching climate change or someone looking to learn more about climate change and the ocean? This overview dives into everything to know.

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