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Study shows northern coastal waters and estuaries more vulnerable to acidification, putting some fish species at risk

NOAA and partner scientists speaking Friday, August 17, at the Goldschmidt annual international conference on geochemistry reported their research is finding that coastal waters and river estuaries are more vulnerable to ocean acidification than offshore waters. These waters are more severely affected by ocean acidification because they receive fresh water runoff that contributes to higher levels of dissolved carbon dioxide.

CTD (Conductivity-Temperature-Depth) Rosette Deployment during the West Coast Ocean Acidification Cruise in 2016. Photo Credit: Meghan Shea

CTD (Conductivity-Temperature-Depth) Rosette Deployment from the NOAA Ship Ronald H. Brown during the West Coast Ocean Acidification Cruise in 2016. Photo Credit: Meghan Shea

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