Report on the Ocean Acidification Crisis in Massachusetts

Massachusetts Ocean Acidification Commission Fisheries & Aquaculture

Report on the Ocean Acidification Crisis in Massachusetts
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Many marine species that evolved under less acidic conditions are threatened by ocean acidi fication, including some that are critical to the Massachusetts economy. Species that are both economically important and vulnerable to acidi fication include mollusks such as the sea scallop and eastern oyster.

Massachusetts will be disproportionately affected by ocean acidi fication due to the relative importance of its coastal economies and environments.

Read the full report here



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