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Southwest, Southeast Alaska face highest risks from ocean acidification
2014-07-30 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Alaska Public Media: Coastal communities in Alaska that depend on fisheries were warned Tuesday to prepare for the impacts of ocean acidification. A study from federal agencies says many of the science questions remain unanswered but changes are already happening. The first concern is likely shellfish, because when the chemistry of the ocean changes, it`s harder for them to form shells. But which commercial shellfish and when they might be affected and in what waters are questions they can`t answer yet. But what the...
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