The world’s shellfish are under threat as our oceans become more acidic

Susan Fitzer Fisheries & Aquaculture Plastics & Pollution

The world’s shellfish are under threat as our oceans become more acidic
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The changes in seawater chemistry associated with freshwater run-off include lowered salinity and pH, and carbonate availability. This, coupled with increasing temperatures, adds pressures to shellfish farmers producing mussels and oysters.

 

 

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