Acidifying oceans primarily lead to decreased growth of coral reefs. As carbon dioxide is absorbed by seawater, it lowers the pH and increases the acidity of the ocean, which negatively affects the ability of corals to build their calcium carbonate structures, leading to weaker and slower growth of coral reefs.
How do acidifying oceans affect coral reefs?(1 point)
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decreased carbon dioxide
decreased carbon dioxide
increased reproduction
increased reproduction
decreased growth
decreased growth
increased number of marine creatures
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