It has been called the “evil twin” of climate change. As the oceans absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and surface waters become more acidic, changes to marine ecosystems are likely to follow. Coral reefs, shell-forming organisms and the fish and marine mammals that depend on them are at risk.
At Oregon State University – Cascades upcoming Science Pub on Tuesday, Nov. 15, OSU marine ecologist George Waldbusser will describe what scientists know about the biological effects of ocean acidification, focusing on Oregon’s coast and it’s highly impacted oyster industry.
The presentation will include demonstrations with live oysters and real-time carbon dioxide sensors, and audience participation.
Waldbusser is an assistant professor of ocean ecology and biogeochemistry in OSU’s College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences. His research interests include animal sediment interactions, ocean acidification, marine invertebrate ecology, and estuarine biogeochemistry.
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