Acidic Oceans Dissolving Shellfish Industry

When carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere, about a third of it absorbs into the ocean. That creates carbonic acid—the stuff in soda pop that gives it that zing. That means seawater is becoming more acidic. Scientists say this ocean acidification is starting to cause big problems for marine life. And Ann Dornfeld reports … Continue reading Acidic Oceans Dissolving Shellfish Industry