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Ocean acidification may make some species glow brighter

As pH drops, certain bioluminescent species might get extra glow, while others dim the lights

sea fireflies

These glowing specks are sea fireflies (Vargula hilgendorfii) on a beach in Japan. A new analysis suggests that they might glow a bit brighter as the ocean becomes more acidic.

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By Bethany Brookshire

- More than 2 years ago

A more acidic ocean could give some species a glow-up.