Growth and photosynthetic efficiency of a coralline alga decreased under high CO2 levels. These changes could affect the alga’s ability to compete with other macroalgae (seaweeds). (Laboratory study)
Author(s): Hofmann, L.C.
Date: 2012
Link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00227-011-1854-9
Overview:
Educational Materials
Scientific Literature
Additional Topics:
Biological effects of OCA
Calcification
Ecosystem
Marine Life:
Seaweed and seagrasses
Parameters:
CO2 / pCO2
Species Group:
Coralline algae