Oysters At Risk

Climate change is causing ocean acidification, and shellfish, such as oysters, are bearing the brunt of the shift.

The Scientist Staff

Jun 30, 2016 | 1 min read

UC Davis researcher Tessa Hill is fighting to save oysters and other bivalves from the ravages of ocean acidification.

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