Northeast U.S.

Sea stars collected in Nova Scotia, Canada, grew more slowly under ocean acidification conditions, and their growth rate decreased further with a warmer temperature. In contrast, blue mussel grew [...]

Exposure of early life stages of a common estuarine fish (inland silverside) to ocean acidification conditions expected in the world’s oceans later this century reduced survival by 74 percent and [...]

This article provides an overview of how rivers, which tend to be acidic compared to the ocean, affect shellfish, with a focus on the Gulf of Maine.

Reader-friendly article provides introduction to ocean and coastal acidification in the Northeast

Educational introduction to the chemistry and biological impacts of ocean acidification

News and educational website on ocean acidification

Educational website about ocean acidification created by the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Education Team.

This study determined the pH tolerance of the embryonic and larval stages of hard clams and oysters. (Laboratory study)

The effects of ocean acidification on living marine resources present serious challenges for managers of these resources. An understanding of the ecosystem consequences of ocean acidification is [...]

Exponentially rising CO2 (currently ~400 µatm) is driving climate change and causing acidification of both marine and freshwater environments. CO2 directly affects acid–base and ion regulation, [...]