This study investigated changes in mineralization in 18 species of marine calcifiers, which were reared for 60 days in different levels of ocean acidification conditions. The results suggest that shell/skeletal mineralogy within some—but not all—marine calcifiers will change as carbon dioxide levels continue rising as a result of fossil fuel combustion and deforestation. (Laboratory study)
Author(s): Ries, J.B.
Date: 2011
Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S002209811100164X
Overview:
Educational Materials
Scientific Literature
Additional Topics:
Biological effects of OCA
Calcification
Geographic Areas:
Global
Marine Life:
Other invertebrates
Parameters:
Carbonate chemistry
CO2 / pCO2
Species Group:
Barnacles
Clams
Cod
Copepods
Coralline algae
Crabs
Diatoms
Lobster
Mussels
Oysters
Pteropods
Scallops
Sea stars
Sea urchins
Shellfish
Shrimp
Squid
Summer flounder
Tube worms