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The large mollusk known as the California mussel makes its home in the rocky shoreline from Mexico to Alaska. (Shutterstock / Danita Delimont)
SAN DIEGO, CA UC San Diego scientists reported Monday that increased ocean acidity is weakening California mussel shells along the Pacific Coast, a result of rising levels of human-produced carbon dioxide.
The large mollusk known as the California mussel makes its home in the rocky shoreline from Mexico to Alaska. It is considered a foundational animal, as it provides homes for hundreds of other species and offers a rich food source for species ranging from spiny lobsters to humans.
SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – UC San Diego scientists reported Monday that increased ocean acidity is weakening California mussel shells along the Pacific Coast, a result of rising levels of human-produced carbon dioxide. The large mollusk known as the California mussel makes its home in the rocky shoreline from Mexico to Alaska. It is considered a “foundational” animal, as it provides.