Author(s): Yamada, Y.

Date: 1999

Link: https://www.plankton.jp/PBE/issue/vol46_1/vol46_1_062.pdf

Ten species of zooplankton displayed a range of mortality rates when exposed to ocean acidification conditions. Differences in in swimming behavior, food habits, size, and presence of gills were not significantly related to sensitivity to lowered pH. The results suggest that marine zooplankton are more sensitive than freshwater zooplankton to acidic pH. (Laboratory study)

Overview:
Educational Materials
Scientific Literature

Additional Topics:
Biological effects of OCA
Mortality

Life Stages:
Adults

Marine Life:
Zooplankton

Parameters:
pH

Species Group:
Copepods