Underwater springs show coral response to ocean acidification (Image 5)

Underwater springs show coral response to ocean acidification (Image 5) 08/24/2017 01:08 PM EDT A vibrant coral community grows at low pH springs on the Caribbean Coast of Mexico. Although some calcifying corals grow under these conditions, their carbonate skeletons are not dense and thus are more sensitive to physical erosion. National Science Foundation-supported researchers are studying ... This is an NSF Multimedia Gallery item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111