Ocean acidification is ruining reef fishes' social lives, study finds

Ocean acidification is ruining reef fishes' social lives, study finds

A new study from Adelaide University has found that when ocean acidification makes reef habitat less complex, the fish living there gather in smaller shoals that offer less social protection.

Environmental News Network - Ocean Acidification is Ruining Reef Fishes’ Social Lives

A new study from Adelaide University has found that when ocean acidification makes reef habitat less complex, the fish living there gather in smaller shoals that offer less social protection.

Ocean Acidification Disrupts Reef Fish Social Behaviour, New Study Finds

An Australian-led study has revealed that ocean acidification, driven by climate change, is fundamentally altering the social behaviour of reef fish by eroding the structural complexity of their habitats, resulting in smaller and more vulnerable shoals. Reef fish are highly specialized, colourful marine species that inhabit coral reefs. Accounting for 25% of all marine fish […]