• Posted on: Mon, 06/13/2016 - 05:56
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Odor tracking in sharks is reduced under future ocean acidification conditions
Author(s): 
Dixson, D.L.
2015

Shark feeding could be affected by changes in seawater chemistry projected for the end of this century. When smooth dogfish were placed for five days in ocean acidification conditions, their odor tracking behavior was impaired, and they attacked less. (Laboratory study)

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