Coastal acidification impacts on shell mineral structure of bivalve mollusks.

ABSTRACT: Ocean acidification is occurring globally through increasing CO ₂ absorption into the oceans creating particular concern for calcifying species. In addition to ocean acidification, near shore marine habitats are exposed to the deleterious effects of runoff from acid sulfate soils which also decreases environmental pH. This coastal acidification is being exacerbated by climate change-driven sea-level rise and catchment-driven flooding. In response to reduction in habitat pH by ocean and coastal acidification, mollusks are predicted to produce thinner shells of lower structural integrity and reduced mechanical properties threatening mollusk aquaculture. Here, we present the first study to examine oyster biomineralization under acid sulfate soil acidification in a region where grow

SUBMITTER: Fitzer SC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6157695 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature