Publications by authors named "Mark D Fitchett"
Article Synopsis
- Ocean acidification (OA) is predicted to hinder coral calcification and boost bioerosion, notably by microborers that degrade calcium carbonate substrates in reefs.
- Microborer colonization is more pronounced in lower pH environments, as observed in field studies at acidified reefs, with varied penetration depths but no clear link to CO2 levels.
- The findings suggest that OA enhances microborer activity, potentially leading to a decline in reef structure and habitat integrity, which could have significant ecological repercussions.
