date:Jun 18, 2015
st losers from ocean acidification, according to a recent symposium summary for policymakers that Riebesell helped write. Increased acid levels in seawater reduce the concentration of carbonate ions, dissolving the shells of mollusks, which are made up of calcite and aragonite. While fish in general appear to be less sensitive to ocean acidification than other organisms, the growth rates of their larvae and their food sources may be impacted, the summary suggests, which could affect the abundanc