Warming and acidification form dual threat to corals
Date Time Warming and acidification form dual threat to corals A quarter of the carbon emissions that are warming the Earth dissolve into oceans, making them more acidic. Carbon emissions and warming are also causing ocean heat waves, which in turn is bleaching the world’s coral reefs. Now, a UCLA-led study reveals how increased acidity and warming ocean temperatures can interact to threaten reef-building corals. Acidification and warming are a one-two punch that impair corals’ ability to form exoskeletons and grow. The new study provides evidence for how both factors interact to harm the...
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