Response of the temperate coral <i>Cladocora caespitosa</i> to mid- and long-term exposure to <i>p</i>CO<sub>2</sub> and temperature levels projected for the year 2100 AD

Atmospheric CO<sub>2</sub> partial pressure (<i>p</i>CO<sub>2</sub>) is expected to increase to 700 &mu;atm or more by the end of the present century. Anthropogenic CO<sub>2</sub> is absorbed by the oceans, leading to decreases in pH and the CaCO&l...

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Main Authors: R. Rodolfo-Metalpa, S. Martin, C. Ferrier-Pagès, J.-P. Gattuso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2010-01-01
Series:Biogeosciences
Online Access:http://www.biogeosciences.net/7/289/2010/bg-7-289-2010.pdf