Ocean acidification may positively affect seagrasses, although the response of the early life stages remains generally unknown. This study investigated the effect of OA and seed origin on the viability, morphometry, and chemical content of Cymodocea nodosa seedlings, using a field experiment along a natural-low pH gradient created by submarine vents in Vulcano Island, Italy. After four months of exposure, seedlings under increased pCO2 showed a reduction in the viability but a higher development exhibiting a lower C leaf content, independently of their origin. Results indicate compensating responses which may favour the plant acclimation in early life stages to future acidification scenarios.
Crobu A., Guala I., Merella M. M. & Pansini A., 2026. Ocean acidification influence on Cymodocea nodosa seedling development. Marine Environmental Research 221: 108272. doi: 10.1016/j.marenvres.2026.108272. Article.
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