Oceans' rising acidity a threat to shellfish — and humans
Sunday, October 7, 2012 - 00:00
in Earth & Climate
As carbon dioxide continues to build up in the atmosphere as a result of burning fossil fuels, the seas absorb much of it.The full effects have yet to be felt.Peering into the microscope, Alan Barton thought the baby oysters looked normal, except for one thing: They were dead.