Ancient ocean temperatures are most commonly reconstructed by analyzing the ratio of different oxygen atoms in the calcium carbonate remains of fossils. However, this presents many challenges, including a combination of biological processes known as “vital effects” which are very noticeable in corals and can affect the data. Ancient ocean temperatures are most commonly reconstructed by analyzing the ratio of different oxygen atoms in the calcium carbonate remains of fossils. However, this presents many challenges, including a combination of biological processes known as “vital effects” which are very noticeable in corals and can affect the data. Earth Sciences Environment Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
New perspectives for using corals in climate research
