A moderate increase of oceanic acidification leads to a dramatic shift in benthic habitats
Thursday, October 29, 2015 - 08:20
in Earth & Climate
Rising levels of CO2 released by anthropogenic activities are driving unprecedented changes in the chemistry of the oceans. The mean ocean surface acidity has increased by a near 30% as the advent of the Industrial Revolution. In agreement, ocean acidification is receiving increasing attention because of its potential to affect marine ecosystems.