Native Olympia oysters more resilient to ocean acidification, study finds
Saturday, June 11, 2016 - 11:51
in Earth & Climate
Native Olympia oysters, which once thrived along the Pacific Northwest coast until over-harvesting and habitat loss all but wiped them out, have a built-in resistance to ocean acidification during a key shell-building phase after spawning, according to a new study. Researchers believe this may have implications for the future of the commercial oyster industry.