Their results provide evidence that ocean acidification is already slowing coral reef growth. (carnegiescience.edu)
The organic material is broken down into its chemical derivatives by bacteria and other microorganisms, giving the nutrients needed for reef growth. (ambergrisCaye.com)
«SGD is common on nearshore coral reefs, especially in Hawai'i, so we set out to test how SGD affects coral reef growth in Maunalua Bay, O'ahu.» (sciencedaily.com)