Pteropod Illustration (IMAGE) University of Alaska Fairbanks Caption Pteropods, a type of sea snail illustrated here, could see reduced habitat from acidification in the Southern Ocean. Credit Kristen Krumhardt Usage Restrictions Image may only be used with credit to Kristen Krumhardt License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.