Blue mussels in pH 7.1 seawater for 44 days had reduced shell growth, and those in pH 6.8 virtually stopped growing. In less acidified water—pH 7.4 or 7.6—shell growth was not significantly reduced.
Author(s): Berge, J.A.
Date: 2006
Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0045653505006831
Overview:
Scientific Literature
Additional Topics:
Biological effects of OCA
Calcification
Growth
Life Stages:
Adults
Marine Life:
Mollusks
Parameters:
pH
Species Group:
Mussels