Close up image of mussels with small, white barnacles on their shells.

Acidification

A shell placed in seawater with increased acidity slowly dissolves over 45 days.

Ocean Acidification Overview

Are you a student researching ocean acidification or someone looking to learn more about ocean acidification? This overview dives into everything to know.

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