The Secret to Saving Shellfish From Acidifying Oceans Could Be Hiding in Crushed Shells
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Crushed shells helped young clams grow larger shells in laboratory tests, showing how a long-standing Indigenous coastal practice can offer local protection against ocean acidification. For a young clam, the surrounding water can threaten the shell it is trying to grow. When seawater absorbs excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, it becomes more acidic, making [...]
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