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Ocean acidity is transforming coral reefs and ecosystems
A study of coral reefs off the coast of Papua New Guinea has shown how increasing ocean acidity is gradually transforming marine ecosystems: corals are being replaced by algae, and biodiversity is declining. These findings help predict the future of reefs and coastal communities as CO2 emissions continue to rise.
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