23 - Calcification difficulties

Calcification difficulties © noaa 23
Set 4 www.climatefresk.org 23 When the pH drops, it becomes harder for limestone to form, especially for calcareous shells.

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Cause

Ocean Acidification

Ocean Acidification


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Consequence

Pteropods and Coccolithophores

Calcification difficulties


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Other possible consequence

Marine Biodiversity

Calcification difficulties

Calcification problems do not only affect pteropods and coccolithophores. Coral reefs are also affected, for example, so this link is acceptable.
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