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This is an issue in the Puget Sound region as well (and, I'm assuming, many other areas). We're facing an acidification issue that's limiting smaller bivalves'
by josefdlange 7y ago
This is an issue in the Puget Sound region as well (and, I'm assuming, many other areas). We're facing an acidification issue that's limiting smaller bivalves' (mussels, oysters) shell production. Generally they do okay once mature, but the seedlings don't stand a chance.
- bondolo 7y agoI was surprised to hear that oyster sprats for the PNW oyster industry are now being grown in Hawaii for this reason.
- josefdlange 7y agoYep! Lots of companies also have indoor laboratories for seeding as well.
- hinkley 7y agoAre we absolutely sure this acidification is caused entirely by carbolic acid and not water treatment and industry? We are in a hole and I'd like to know who's still holding a shovel.
- josefdlange 7y agoAs far as I understand it, it's an effect of lots of runoff finding its way into the sound, in addition to the overall acidification.