Ocean acidification increased the negative effects of cadmium pollution on the immune systems of quahogs and eastern oysters, potentially making them more vulnerable to pathogens and disease. (Laboratory study)

Author(s): Ivanina, A.B.

Date: 2014

Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1050464814000564

Overview:
Scientific Literature

Additional Topics:
Biological effects of OCA
Multiple stressors

Geographic Areas:
East Coast

Marine Life:
Mollusks

Parameters:
CO2 / pCO2

Species Group:
Clams
Oysters
Shellfish