Ocean acidification could impair the nitrogen-fixing ability of marine bacteria
Friday, April 28, 2017 - 08:41
in Earth & Climate
While increased carbon dioxide levels theoretically boost the productivity of nitrogen-fixing bacteria in the world's oceans, because of its 'fertilizing' effect, a new study reveals how increasingly acidic seawater featuring higher levels of this gas can overwhelm these benefits, hampering the essential service these bacteria provide for marine life.