Researchers and hatcheries are exploring new ways to protect shellfish in the Pacific Northwest, although Trump budget cuts may thwart their efforts. Researchers and hatcheries are exploring new ways ...

The Pacific Ocean is now so acidic that it’s dissolving the shells of crabs, according to a new study published in the journal Science of the Total Environment. The study, funded by the National ...

The levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases like methane and nitrous oxide have been steadily rising for many years due to a variety of human activities, like the burning of fossil fuels ...

Ocean acidification, driven by rising atmospheric CO₂, is altering marine chemistry faster than many species can adapt. From dissolving shells to weakening shark teeth, the impacts ripple through ...

Scientists have known for decades that soaring atmospheric carbon dioxide emissions are causing changes in ocean chemistry, threatening marine life and ecosystems. In June 2025, a study found that ...