The internal chemistry of phytoplankton changes as oceans become more acidic

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What happened

Our oceans are becoming more acidic, which could have major consequences for marine life.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:20:22 UTC.

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