At a Snail’s Place
The surprising, spiraling story of why sea snails live where they live.
Tag: ocean acidification
A Sea Snail’s Ability to Flee From Predators Is Impaired By More Acidic Water, New Paper Suggests
Sea snails flee from predators. A new research paper suggests that ocean acidification impairs that ability.
Coastal Crabs in Survival Mode Under Climate Change
A first of its kind study measures the combined impacts of ocean acidity and high temperatures on an intertidal organism.
Sharks, “Swimming Noses,” May Lose Their Sense in a More Acidic Ocean
While ocean acidification research often focuses on its impact on shelled animals such as corals or oysters, research is now showing the extent of the problem it will cause for...
Ocean Acidification: Making Sense of Crabs and Skeptics
Like other aspects of climate science, ocean acidification (OA) science has created much debate, particularly when it comes to its impact on hard shelled sea creatures such as crabs.
Ocean Acid Trip: The Hidden Harm of Climate Change
Seawater has historically been alkaline, but is increasingly becoming less so. What does this mean for the ocean ecosystem in general? And along the California coast in particular? We’re just...
Ten Signs of Climate Change in Northern California
A new state report compiles evidence that California's climate is rapidly changing.
Charting Climate Change on the Central Coast
The Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, along with its sister sanctuaries to the north and south, Cordell Banks and Monterey Bay, are sentinels for the effects of global...
