Ocean acidification impacts shrimp, particularly snapping shrimp, by altering their behavior.
Impact on Snapping Shrimp
Based on research, ocean acidification is making snapping shrimp much less snappy. This specific effect highlights how changing ocean chemistry can directly influence the behavior and capabilities of marine organisms like snapping shrimp. The snapping sound is a significant part of the behavior and ecology of these shrimp.
The provided reference illustrates the ecological context of this snap by describing how even vulnerable creatures like clownfish larvae navigate an environment where such sounds are present. While the reference details the impact on the shrimp's snap, it also hints at the broader implications for the marine soundscape and ecosystem interactions.
