Ocean Acidification May Encourage Sharks To Swim Longer Durations
Thursday, September 18, 2014 - 07:20
in Earth & Climate
Fredrik Jutfelt and a catshark. Photo courtesy of Leon GreenBy Charles Q. Choi, Inside ScienceIt's a myth that all sharks will drown if they stop moving. However, scientists discovered that as the oceans grow more acidic this century, sharks may swim for longer times than before. These new findings suggest that rising atmospheric carbon dioxide levels causing this ocean acidification could significantly disrupt the lives of these predators, which are already in sharp decline globally. read more