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When carbon dioxide (CO2) dissolves from the air into the ocean, it reacts with seawater to form carbonic acid. This process leads to a decrease in pH, contributing to ocean acidification, which can harm marine life, particularly organisms with calcium carbonate shells or skeletons, like corals and mollusks. The interaction between CO2 and ocean water affects the carbon cycle and can disrupt marine ecosystems and food webs. Additionally, the overall increase in dissolved CO2 influences global climate patterns by affecting oceanic carbon storage and heat absorption.