Which outcome results when prolonged exposure to acidic ocean water inhibits coral calcification?

💡 Explanation

When ocean acidity increases via dissolved carbon dioxide, coral calcification is inhibited because available carbonate ions decrease, leading to slower growth and weaker skeletons. Therefore reduced structural integrity of reefs results,rather than algae expulsion, UV tolerance, or photosynthesis increase, which depend on different biophysical properties.

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