Natural underwater springs show how coral reefs respond to ocean acidification

Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 16:00 in Earth & Climate

Researchers study how coral responds to ocean acidification at natural undersea springs. Ocean acidification due to rising carbon dioxide levels reduces the density of coral skeletons, making coral reefs more vulnerable to disruption and erosion.

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