As mentioned previously, ocean acidification has internal effects on different developmental stages in the growth and reproduction of marine animals. From the first spark of life of fertilization to the growth of these species can be affected. The 2005 Kyoto University in Japan research determined that carbon dioxide concentration of 200ppm being pumped into the seawater reduces growth rates for many sea species (Hardt & Safina 71). Other experiments show the struggle of phytoplankton balancing the changing pH inside them and how it correlates with the impaired ability to reproduce or grow. Many species cannot genetically adapt because ocean acidification is occurring too rapidly. Researchers at Princeton University claimed that acidification
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Larval brittle stars are highly sensitive to reduced pH levels. Adults of the brittle star A. filiformis species were collected at a 25–40-m depth between July and August 2011 and showed that the creature experiences high mortality rates when in decreased pH waters (Chan 956). The lineage of larval urchins is affected by the release of buds. This is because of the increase in larval density causing the release of buds to result in higher larval mortality rates. Also, larval urchins go under plasticity when exposed to reduced pH. Results of the experiment stated that exposure to reduced pH had negative impacts on larval echinoderms while still being able to work under stressful conditions (Chan 959). Another discovery found was that larval brittle stars in low pH swam much slower. At the same time showing that two species react behaviorally different when responding to similar pH levels. For example, reduced swimming speed for larval brittle stars but increased swimming speed for larval …show more content…
The film named “Revolution” has a website that includes an article that comes up with solutions we can tackle by using our resources to prevent ocean acidification. As we are creating a huge influence in the ocean with unpredictably catastrophic consequences if the pollution continues, therefore, the following solutions are what needs to happen. The first solution mentioned is to make ocean acidification the number one public enemy in environmental issues in order to avoid further damage. Ocean acidification is not as popular as it should and yet it has the capacity of mass extinction. Ocean acidification would
Larval brittle stars are highly sensitive to reduced pH levels. Adults of the brittle star A. filiformis species were collected at a 25–40-m depth between July and August 2011 and showed that the creature experiences high mortality rates when in decreased pH waters (Chan 956). The lineage of larval urchins is affected by the release of buds. This is because of the increase in larval density causing the release of buds to result in higher larval mortality rates. Also, larval urchins go under plasticity when exposed to reduced pH. Results of the experiment stated that exposure to reduced pH had negative impacts on larval echinoderms while still being able to work under stressful conditions (Chan 959). Another discovery found was that larval brittle stars in low pH swam much slower. At the same time showing that two species react behaviorally different when responding to similar pH levels. For example, reduced swimming speed for larval brittle stars but increased swimming speed for larval …show more content…
The film named “Revolution” has a website that includes an article that comes up with solutions we can tackle by using our resources to prevent ocean acidification. As we are creating a huge influence in the ocean with unpredictably catastrophic consequences if the pollution continues, therefore, the following solutions are what needs to happen. The first solution mentioned is to make ocean acidification the number one public enemy in environmental issues in order to avoid further damage. Ocean acidification is not as popular as it should and yet it has the capacity of mass extinction. Ocean acidification would