Swimming in acid: ocean acidification

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Swimming in acid: ocean acidification

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Is there a way to speed up the acidification process of the muscle shells? I don't have enough time to do the one month long version.
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Re: Swimming in acid: ocean acidification

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Hello!

You can make the pH of the acidified seawater jars lower than the suggested 7.5, which should speed up the process. However, it still make take at least a few weeks to see a clear difference on the shells. How long is your time frame?
Also, let us know if you have any more questions!


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