Funny. The MIT article basically proves my point about doomsaying.
>the researchers observed that as ocean acidification prompted some species to grow faster, and others slower
> By 2100, the local composition of the oceans may also look very different due to warming water: The model predicts that many phytoplankton species will move toward the poles. That means that in New England, for instance, marine communities may look very different in the next century
So basically, yes, the ecosystems will change and some species will die while others blossom and thrive. That paper says nothing about oxygen levels or phytoplankton as a group of species going extinct. As is typical, and actual scientist says something and talks about its ramifications and people turn it into an apocalyptic tale. I particularly like the beginning quote from the researcher himself
>”I’ve always been a total believer in climate change, and I try not to be an alarmist, because it’s not good for anyone,” says Dutkiewicz.
>the researchers observed that as ocean acidification prompted some species to grow faster, and others slower
> By 2100, the local composition of the oceans may also look very different due to warming water: The model predicts that many phytoplankton species will move toward the poles. That means that in New England, for instance, marine communities may look very different in the next century
So basically, yes, the ecosystems will change and some species will die while others blossom and thrive. That paper says nothing about oxygen levels or phytoplankton as a group of species going extinct. As is typical, and actual scientist says something and talks about its ramifications and people turn it into an apocalyptic tale. I particularly like the beginning quote from the researcher himself
>”I’ve always been a total believer in climate change, and I try not to be an alarmist, because it’s not good for anyone,” says Dutkiewicz.