Ocean acidification science stands strong

In his News Feature “Sea of doubts” (7 May, p. 560), M. Enserink reports on fraud allegations in about one-fourth the studies analyzing impact ocean acidification fish behavior. As institutions work to determine whether there is truth allegations, which have not yet been independently verified, public and policy-makers should remember that outcome will change current scientific consensus: Ocean a major threat marine species, ecosystems, associated services.