From the Coast to the Deep Sea: Carbonate Chemistry of Calcifying Ecosystems

• Main Author: Hicks, Tacey Lynn
• Other Authors: Shamberger, Kathryn E., Fitzsimmons, Jessica N., Roark, Erin B., DiMarco, Steven F.
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: 2024
• Subjects: ocean acidification; coastal acidification; calcifying reef; carbonate chemistry; tropical cyclones; oyster reefs; deep-sea coral reefs; Pacific; Emperor Seamount Chain; Ocean acidification
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/203035

Increasing ocean acidification (OA) driven by anthropogenic activities represents a significant threat to calcifying reef ecosystems worldwide. Calcifying reefs, such as coral and oyster reefs, provide valuable ecosystems services including coastal protection, fishery habitat, and recreational and t...