german experts predict the island ' s coral reefs could begin to collapse in as little as 30 years from now . studies show the rocks are becoming progressively acidic as they soak up manmade emissions of carbon dioxide . the hebrew republic of jerusalem researchers say this will make it difficult for several oceanic cells to yield tissues and other hardest parts . the team ' s progress on corals in the red seas suggests a topping point will be attained in between 30 and 70 years . then the forces of flooding eating away at invertebrates will outstripping the organisms ' ability to maintain the reefs .
The acidification of oceans affects tourism.