To add to this, ocean acidification reduces the efficiency of shell formation. Since shells are calcium carbonate and therefore a base, it’s basically trying to neutralize the acid at the expense of organisms that need the chemical for structural purposes. The temperature and acidity are a one-two punch to shellfish that they may never recover from.
To add to this, ocean acidification reduces the efficiency of shell formation. Since shells are calcium carbonate and therefore a base, it’s basically trying to neutralize the acid at the expense of organisms that need the chemical for structural purposes. The temperature and acidity are a one-two punch to shellfish that they may never recover from.