Modelling coral calcification accounting for the impacts of coral bleaching and ocean acidification
Coral reefs are diverse ecosystems that are threatened by rising CO<sub>2</sub> levels through increases in sea surface temperature and ocean acidification. Here we present a new unified model that links changes in temperature and carbonate chemistry to coral health. Changes in coral hea...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2015-05-01
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Series: | Biogeosciences |
Online Access: | http://www.biogeosciences.net/12/2607/2015/bg-12-2607-2015.pdf |