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Ecology Research: Ocean acidification causing coral ‘osteoporosis’ on iconic reefs
New research by scientists at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution reveals the distinct impact ocean acidification is having on coral growth on some of the world’s iconic reefs.
Ocean acidification causing coral ‘osteoporosis’ on iconic reefs
Scientists have long suspected that ocean acidification is affecting corals’ ability to build their skeletons, but it has been challenging to isolate its effect from that of simultaneous warming ocean temperatures, which also influence coral growth. New research from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) reveals the distinct impact that ocean acidification is having on coral growth on some of the world’s iconic reefs.
Protecting living corals could help defend the Great Barrier Reef from ocean acidification for decades
Reefs with higher numbers of living corals will be more resilient than expected to damage from acidifying seawater, scientists reported recently in Nature Evolution and Ecology.
Panel delves into impact of ocean acidification
The state commission tasked with studying ocean acidification and its regional impact — particularly in relation to the aquaculture industry — held its first meeting Friday in Woods Hole with a sobering presentation on the phenomenon.
New commission will address ocean acidification
Ocean Acidification Projected To Weaken Coral Skeletons
quotes Weifu Guo
Scientists pinpoint how ocean acidification weakens coral skeletons
quotes Nathaniel Mollica, Anne Cohen
Ocean Acidification Bill Gains Traction At State House
quotes Hauke Kite-Powell
Ocean Acidification: More Gloom than Doom?
quotes Hannah Barkley and mentions WHOI
Research Finds Human Activity Has Increased Ocean Acidification
mentions Joint Program student Sophie Chu and WHOI
Increased ocean acidification is due to human activities, say scientists
quotes Joint Program student Sophie Chu and mentions WHOI
Falmouth Students Join The Discussion On Ocean Acidification
mentions Anne Cohen and WHOI
Keating Leads Discussion on Ocean Acidification Problem
mentions WHOI
Woods Hole Research Center forum focuses on effects of ocean acidification
quotes Anne Cohen
Richard Feely: Researching ocean acidification and prompting leaders to act
quotes Scott Doney and mentions WHOI
$2 million awarded to companies helping to monitor harmful ocean acidification
quotes Scott Doney and WHOI.
Coral reefs defy ocean acidification odds in Palau
quotes Hannah Barkley and Anne Cohen
Coral Reefs in Palau Defy Ocean Acidification
quotes Anne Cohen, Hannah Barkley and mentions WHOI
Coral reefs defy ocean acidification odds in Palau
quotes Anne Cohen and Hannah Barkley
Monterey Bay: Following the DNA trail in the Pacific Ocean
As ocean acidification and climate change become the new reality, scientists wonder what will happen to the distribution and well-being of plants and animals. “Monitoring communities and ecosystems is going to be much easier done by DNA methods,” says Elizabeth Andruszkiewicz Allan, an environmental engineer at Woods Hole Oceanographic. “You take one water sample and look for everything from microbes to whales.”
Our View: Let’s dive deep into ocean study
mentions WHOI research on ocean acidification