Most Vulnerable Regions to Ocean Acidification (IMAGE)

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Most Vulnerable Regions to Ocean Acidification

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This map shows the global distribution of aragonite saturation at 50 meters depth. The graphic shows areas that are most vulnerable to ocean acidification since they are regions where the saturation of aragonite is lower. Aragonite is a calcium carbonate mineral that shellfish use to build their shells.

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