Effects

Reduction of Calcium Carbonate: A reduction in the mineral slows the growth of these marine species. Corals, calcareous phytoplankton, mussels, snails, sea urchins and other marine organisms use calcium (Ca) and carbonate (CO3) in seawater to construct their calcium carbonate (CaCO3) shells or skeletons. As the pH decreases, carbonate becomes less available, which makes it more difficult for organisms to secrete CaCO3 to form their skeletal material.

Change in the Ocean Chemistry: Changing ocean chemistry threatens the survival of marine life as much as warming temperatures. Most likely causing far reaching implications - a threatens food supply, lost costal protection, diminished biodiversity, and disrupted carbon cycling.

Destruction of Habitats