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Published on: 25. September 2025

Planetary boundaries: Ocean acidification now also in the critical range

As ocean acidification increases, whales find less food: the picture shows a severely emaciated whale stranded on Sylt. (picture alliance/dpa | Lea Albert)

For the first time, the planetary boundary for ocean acidification has also been exceeded. This means that seven out of nine limits are outside the stable range – with consequences for the human food supply, for example. This is according to a new PIK report.

Alexandra Endres

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Last updated: 25. September 2025

Global warming Oceans Climate & Environment Environmental protection
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