Oyster Growers Prepare for Changing Ocean Chemistry
As the ocean absorbs carbon dioxide, ocean acidity changes—inhibiting the growth of oysters. A new tool may be able to help oyster growers understand how they will be affected.
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Adapted from Climate.gov: "New tool helps oyster growers prepare for changing ocean chemistry" by Laura Newcomb. See link at right, under Additional Resources.
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Oyster bed close up. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, uploaded by mrjohncummings. Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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23 April 2024 - 9:53am
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