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Marine Economy Takes Dive as Ocean Acidity Rises
2014-08-17 07:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Climate News Network: The waters off the U.S. state of Alaska are some of the best fishing grounds anywhere, teeming with salmon and with shellfish such as crab. But a new study, funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), says growing acidification of Alaska's waters, particularly those off the southern coast, threatens the state's whole economy − largely dependent on the fishing industry. Research has highlighted the negative effect acidification of oceans can have on marine life,...
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