Ocean acidification ameliorates harmful effects of warming in primary consumer

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TitleOcean acidification ameliorates harmful effects of warming in primary consumer
AuthorsPedersen SA, Hanssen AE
TypeJournal Article
Journal NameEcology and evolution
Volume8
Issue1
Year2018
Page(s)396-404
CitationPedersen SA, Hanssen AE. Ocean acidification ameliorates harmful effects of warming in primary consumer. Ecology and evolution. 2018 Jan; 8(1):396-404.

Abstract

Climate change-induced warming and ocean acidification are considered two imminent threats to marine biodiversity and current ecosystem structures. Here, we have for the first time examined an animal's response to a complete life cycle of exposure to co-occurring warming (+3°C) and ocean acidification (+1,600 μatm CO 2), using the key subarctic planktonic copepod, Calanus finmarchicus, as a model species. The animals were generally negatively affected by warming, which significantly reduced the females' energy status and reproductive parameters (respectively, 95% and 69%-87% vs. control). Unexpectedly, simultaneous acidification partially offset the negative effect of warming in an antagonistic manner, significantly improving reproductive parameters and hatching success (233%-340% improvement vs. single warming exposure). The results provide proof of concept that ocean acidification may partially offset negative effects caused by warming in some species. Possible explanations and ecological implications for the observed antagonistic effect are discussed.

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Publication ModelElectronic-eCollection
ISSN2045-7758
pISSN2045-7758
Publication Date2018 Jan
Journal AbbreviationEcol Evol
DOI10.1002/ece3.3526
Elocation10.1002/ece3.3526
LanguageEnglish
Language Abbreng
Publication TypeJournal Article
Journal CountryEngland
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