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Title:
Scientists: Acidity in Much of the Sound Can Be Lethal
Author:
Cohen, F.
Date Published:
7/11/2010
Description:
Seattle Post-Intelligence article about increasing acidity in parts of Puget Sound, making it lethal to shellfish larvae. Increasing ocean acidity will have an impact on tribes such as the Quileute Tribe which depends on shellfish and salmon. Much of the acidification is the result of the ocean absorbing increased carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. ©1996-2010 Hearst Seattle Media, LLC, 7/12/10.
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