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This article discusses the impacts of

sea anemones. It will further elaborate the effects it has on clownfish

(Amphiprioninae) and their symbiotic relationship with corals. Ocean acidication has many negative effects on sea anemones and their hosts.

Ocean Acidification

The term

global warming

). Ocean acidification is currently a major concern on a global scale. The balance of pH in seawater affects all living things within it and subsequently all things that rely on the ocean. (Predators, Fishing industry)

The climactic temperature in the atmosphere does not need to change to effect the seawater. The rise of the CO2 levels is enough. Approximately 50% of the total carbon dioxide emissions that are in the atmosphere is dissolved into the oceans. (TEXT)

How does CO2 turn sea water more acidic?

When CO2 is dissolved into the ocean, the chemical composition of the seawater is changed. The Co2 turns into carbonic acid and drops the pH level of the water making it less alkaline.

Ocean Acidification and Anemones

Bleached branching coral at Heron Island, Great Barrier Reef (21st January 2005). Author: J. Roff

A mix of corals on Flynn Reef/Great Barrier Reef. Cairns, Queensland, Australia July 24, 2010.

Coral Bleaching

Coral is very sensitive to it's surrounding conditions and minor variances can have huge impacts. High temperatures in waters caused by the warming of the atmosphere (

global warming

) causes coral to die.

Clown Fish

Clown fish in the Andaman Coral Reef.31 October 2009

Symbiotic Relationship

Clownfish living in their anemone

Impacts on the Clown Fish

Clown fish need coral reefs to survive. This chart shows the decline of clown fish in the last 5454 years. This is directly coorelated with the rising co2 emissions in the atmosphere.

Hope for Nemo?

Scientists have