Coral Diversity Drops as Ocean Acidifies

Eos 2026 Open access

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Authors: Kimberly M. S. Cartier
DOI: 10.1029/2026eo260047
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Abstract

As seawater becomes steadily more acidic, complex branching corals die off and are replaced with hard boulder corals and algae.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Ocean Acidification Effects and Responses Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies Calcium Carbonate Crystallization and Inhibition

Publication details

Journal / source
Eos
Volume
107
Publication date
2 February 2026