Caldeira & Wickett Model

The Caldeira & Wickett Model explains how human activities, like burning fossil fuels, increase atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂), which then dissolves into the oceans. This process causes ocean acidity to rise, affecting marine life. The model helps predict how much CO₂ the oceans can absorb over time and how this impacts ocean chemistry. It’s an important tool for understanding the long-term effects of climate change, showing that increased CO₂ not only warms the planet but also alters ocean conditions, threatening ecosystems that depend on stable pH levels.