Survival of the fittest: Ocean acidification produces winners and losers
Monday, January 21, 2013 - 07:30
in Earth & Climate
(Phys.org)—As atmospheric carbon dioxide levels continue to increase, the ocean absorbs more carbon dioxide. This absorption comes at a cost, since it makes the ocean more acidic. An acid ocean will affect all marine species, but the potential severity of these effects is the subject of debate.