Study shows warming seas and acidic oceans cause Northeast blue mussels to build more porous shells.
A study from the American Museum of Natural History reveals that blue mussels in the Northeast, including Long Island Sound, are building more porous shells due to warming seas, potentially affecting their ability to grow dense shells. This change is attributed to high temperatures, increasingly acidic oceans, and other factors. Mussels were chosen for the study due to their commonality along the Northeast U.S. coastline.
April 27, 2024
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