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Which of the following is a direct consequence of ocean acidification?
AFaster swimming fish
BDifficulty for shellfish to build shells
CIncreased oxygen in water
DDecrease in water temperature
✓ Correct Answer: B — Difficulty for shellfish to build shells
Increased acidity reduces the availability of carbonate ions, which organisms like corals and shellfish need to build their calcium carbonate structures.
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