RFK Jr Podcast
Shellfish and Ocean Acidification with Bill Dewey
Mar 5, 2024
Shellfish farmer Bill Dewey and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. discuss ocean acidification's impact on shellfish, innovative solutions for oyster seed production, localized acidification in the Pacific Northwest, evolution of oysters to withstand changing conditions, and challenges faced by the shellfish industry.
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- Ocean acidification limits carbonate ions crucial for shellfish shells, impacting oyster seed production.
- Efforts to mitigate broader ecological impacts of ocean acidification are underway, affecting various marine species.
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Understanding Ocean Acidification
Ocean acidification, often referred to as the evil twin of climate change, is caused by carbon dioxide pollution which lowers the pH of seawater. This chemical reaction limits the availability of carbonate ions crucial for shellfish to build their shells. The impact of ocean acidification became evident around 2007 when oyster larvae in hatcheries were dying, leading to a crisis in seed production on the West Coast.
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