Posted on EPOCA: 17 Dec 2012 — Tatters A. O., Schnetzer A., Fu F., Lie A. Y. A., Caron D. A. & Hutchins D. A., in press, Evolution. Increasing pCO2 (partial pressure of CO2) in an ‘acidified’ ocean will affect phytoplankton community structure, but manipulation experiments with assemblages briefly acclimated to
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IPCC predictions: Then versus now
Posted on The Daily Climate: 16 Dec 2012 — By Glenn Scherer — Eight examples of where the IPCC has missed the mark on its predictions and projections A “king tide” leaves parts of Sausalito, Calif., flooded in 2010. Disagreement over the impact of ice-sheet melting on sea-level rise
Coral reef ecosystems and anthropogenic climate change
Another important study reported on the EPOCA blog Coral reef ecosystems are among the most biologically diverse ecosystems on the planet. In addition to their value in terms of biodiversity, coral reefs provide food and resources for over 500 million people. Despite their importance, coral reefs are declining at a
Effects of increased pCO2 and geographic origin on purple sea urchin (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus) calcite elemental composition
Posted on EPOCA: 14 Dec 2012 — LaVigne M., Hill T. M., Sanford E., Gaylord B., Russell A. D., Lenz E. A., Hosfelt J. D. & Young M. K., 2012. Effects of increased pCO2 and geographic origin on purple sea urchin (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus) calcite elemental composition. Biogeosciences Discussions 9: 17939-17973.
Climate Change: Course Preview — Seawater, Sea Urchins, and Stress
In this speech on the Senate floor, Sheldon Whitehouse talked about one of the most alarming effects of climate change: ocean acidification. Youtube, 13 December 2012. Video.