What does ocean acidification threaten in tropical regions?

Corals building calcium carbonate skeletons.

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  3. Corals building calcium carbonate skeletons ✔

Why: Corals become less able to build calcium carbonate skeletons.

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Corals struggle to build when seas turn sour.
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Answer: Corals building calcium carbonate skeletons. Corals become less able to build calcium carbonate skeletons.

  1. Oceanography en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oceanography
    In tropical regions, corals are likely to be severely affected as they become less able to build their calcium carbonate skeletons
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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