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Atmosphere Affects Seafood Shells
December 3, 2009 | Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Increased amounts of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere can cause ocean acidification, which in turn affects aquatic life. Some “seafood” organisms – such as crabs, lobster, and shrimp – create more shell material in response to rising CO2 levels. Other organisms’ shells – like those of clams, urchins, and conchs – start to weaken, leaving them vulnerable to predation.


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