Saturday 12 September 2015

Ocean acidification weighing heavily upon marine algae

WATER WORLD
Ocean acidification weighing heavily upon marine algae
Plymouth, UK (SPX) Sep 14, 2015 - Ocean acidification can weaken algal skeletons, reducing their performance and impacting upon marine biodiversity, say scientists in a new research paper published this week. Even a small loss of skeletal calcification caused by exposure to corrosive waters can have a significant impact and leave algae at risk of losing access to light and nutrients. Scientists at Plymouth University ... more


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