World's Oceans Would Be Devastated by Nuclear War: Report

Feb 6, 2020 | Graham Slaughter, CTVNews.ca
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Nuclear war anywhere on Earth could irrevocably harm the planet’s oceans and worsen the already bleak outlook for coral reefs, according to a new study. Using complex computer simulations, researchers examined the impact of hypothetical nuclear wars, including a conflict between India and Pakistan. The first effect, researchers say, would be a dip in the acidity of the world’s oceans within a year.