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Ocean acidification alters the internal chemistry of phytoplankton
Original: The internal chemistry of phytoplankton changes as oceans become more acidic
New reporting highlights that as oceans absorb more carbon dioxide and become more acidic, the internal chemistry of phytoplankton changes. These microscopic organisms sit at the base of the marine food web and drive much of the ocean's carbon cycling, so shifts in their chemical makeup could ripple through marine ecosystems and climate processes.
Why now: Concern over ocean acidification and its effects on marine food chains keeps the finding in discussion.
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