Ocean acidification and interspecies competition could transform ecosystems, Stanford research shows

Hard-shelled marine creatures that are threatened by the ocean's ongoing acidification might also face pressure from other species, according to new work by a Stanford biologist. One of the greatest threats to wildlife on the planet is the ongoing acidification of the ocean. As acidity rises, there is also less carbonate available in the ocean, which makes life difficult for hard-shelled creatures. New research by Stanford scientists shows that this relationship might not be as straightforward as previously believed, and that species not impaired by acidic water might be playing an active role in reducing the numbers of those that rely on calcium carbonate. See full Article.