Effect of ocean acidification on the early life stages of the blue mussel <i>Mytilus edulis</i>

Several experiments have shown a decrease of growth and calcification of organisms at decreased pH levels. There is a growing interest to focus on early life stages that are believed to be more sensitive to environmental disturbances such as hypercapnia. Here, we present experimental data, acquired...

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Main Authors: J. J. Middelburg, C. H. R. Heip, J. Peene, F. Peene, C. Dawber, A. E. Pronker, J.-P. Gattuso, F. Gazeau
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2010-07-01
Series:Biogeosciences
Online Access:http://www.biogeosciences.net/7/2051/2010/bg-7-2051-2010.pdf