Rebecca Albright, University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science (IMAGE)

University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science

Rebecca Albright, University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science

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In a study published in PNAS, University of Miami scientist Rebecca Albright and colleagues report that ocean acidification could compromise the successful fertilization, larval settlement and survivorship of Elkhorn corals. The research results suggest that ocean acidification could severely impact the ability of coral reefs to recover from disturbance, said the authors.

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