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Ocean acidification could be shrinking squid brains

A study by Garett Allen and Yung-Che Tseng found that ocean acidification may cause bigfin reef squid brains to shrink by up to 50% in acidic water conditions projected for 2100. The research revealed reduced brain volume, particularly in visually-oriented regions, which could impair hunting behavior due to decreased visual acuity.

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