Ocean acidification and marine life

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Ocean acidification and marine life

Effects of acidic waters on the shells of pteropods, tiny marine mollusks:

Healthy shell

Smoothly contoured shell ridges

Clear, glasslike shell

Unhealthy shell

Ragged, dissolving shell ridges

Cloudy shell

Severe abrasions and weak spots

Unhealthy shell

healthy shell

Smoothly contoured shell ridges

Ragged, dissolving shell ridges

Clear, glasslike shell

Cloudy shell

Severe abrasions and weak spots

Healthy shell

Unhealthy shell

Smoothly contoured shell ridges

Ragged, dissolving shell ridges

Clear, glasslike shell

Severe abrasions and weak spots

Cloudy shell

Source and images: NOAA

Published: November 26, 2024

Last revised: November 26, 2024

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