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Northwest Ocean Acidification
Rik_C, flickr
Oceans—and their salt-water extensions, like Puget Sound—play an enormous role in our region’s culture and prosperity. Marine life, from oysters to king crab, have supported Northwest communities for generations. But years of addiction to fossil fuels have put them at risk. This series explores the local costs of ocean acidification –the process by which water absorbs too much carbon pollution, becoming more corrosive. These changes in our water’s basic chemistry place our complex web of marine life in jeopardy. It’s not tomorrow’s problem; it’s happening here and now. (Photo credit: Rik_C, flickr)
Posts on Northwest Ocean Acidification
WA’s First Ocean Acidification Legislation
Bill would create a new council overseeing marine protection.
Gregoire Pushes for Ocean Acidification Action
Recommendations on our souring seas from Washington's panel on ocean acidification.
Ocean Acidification: The Local Story
Corrosive seas aren't just happening "somewhere out there."
Climate Pollution Killing Oysters
Scientists find the "smoking gun" that's killing Northwest oysters.
Washington Creates Ocean Acidification Panel
Their goal: What can we do about acidifying seas?
Fossil Fuels R Us
Northwest mussel shells show a shift towards fossil-fuel based carbon.
Report: Northwest Ocean Acidification
Sightline details the hidden costs of carbon dioxide pollution.
Tackling the Other Carbon Problem
What we can do about ocean acidification.
Carbon Dioxide: The Evil Ninja
How tribal kids see ocean acidification.
Are You a Banker or a Gambler?
Commercial fisherpeople weigh the threats to their livelihood from corrosive seas.
