Animals able to survive and reproduce in more acidic waters are likely to become smaller, potentially affecting the food chain that relies on them. (nhm.ac.uk)
The scientists don't know why more acidic water changes the behavior of the fish. (sciencenewsforstudents.org)
«More acidic waters make it difficult for corals and other calcifying organisms, such as animals with shells, to form their skeletons, which are ultimately responsible for building the physical structure of the reef,» says Australian Institute of Marine Science research scientist, Dr Janice Lough.» (insteading.com)