Certain marine animals like the sea urchin and oysters will not develop properly at their larvae stage when ocean acidity is increased.
Some species of fish larvae will even lose their ability to smell and avoid predators, this vulnerability will mean that they may not be able to reach adulthood, thus affecting the aquatic ecosystem.
For more relevant articles refer to the links given below:
- UPSC Environment and Ecology Questions
- International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
- UPSC Environment and Ecology
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