Shellfish Can’t Stand Climate Crisis
New England’s iconic lobster roll and summer clam bake are at risk: ocean acidification caused by climate change makes it difficult for their outer shells to form. With no action, crustacean shells in the Gulf of Maine will begin to dissolve in the next 40 years, according to a new report looking specifically at the impact of ocean acidification in Massachusetts.
Why this Matters: For marine life, the impacts of acidification will alter the ocean ecosystem.
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