Underwater springs show coral response to ocean acidification (Image 5)

A vibrant coral community grows at low pH springs on the Caribbean Coast of Mexico. Although some calcifying corals grow under these conditions, their carbonate skeletons are not dense and thus are more sensitive to physical erosion. National Science Foundation-supported researchers are studying ...This is an NSF Multimedia Gallery item.

Source: NSF Multimedia Gallery - August 24, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: video