Energetics but not development is impacted in coral embryos exposed to ocean acidification
E. E. Chille, E. L. Strand, F. Scucchia, V. Schmidt, M. Neder, M. O. Sherman, T. Mass, H. M. Putnam
The paper examines the effects of ocean acidification on coral embryo development and gene expression, finding no developmental differences but increased energetic demands and oxidative stress in low pH conditions.
bioRxiv · Jul 19, 2021Physiology