Biology
The Role of Phenotypic Plasticity in Responses to Ocean Acidification in Coral Reef Fishes
Quick fact
Some damselfish species can adjust their behavior and physiology to ocean acidification within a single generation, showing that phenotypic plasticity can buffer the negative effects of elevated CO2—but only up to a point.
Why this is interesting
Coral reef fish are increasingly exposed to ocean acidification, yet some populations seem to adapt. How can a fish adjust to a changing ocean in just one generation?