An article by David Colgan titled “Warming and acidification form dual threat to corals” describes the effects of both global warming and ocean acidification on coral reefs. Colgan used a UCLA study to demonstrate its point, as the rise of water acidity and rising temperatures can threaten corals by weakening their surface exoskeleton structure and negatively affecting their ability to grow. According to Eagle, co-author of the study and assistant professor of atmospheric and oceanic sciences, acidification is harmful to certain species and locations of corals. Some corals are resistant to…