Course:EOSC270/2022/Ocean Acidification Limiting Shell Development on Shellfish
Acidification and Its Main Mechanism + How It Changed Over Time
· Clearly identify what the problem is
· What human actions cause the problem?
· Where does the problem occur?
· How pervasive is the problem?
Effect of Ocean Acidification on Calcifying Shellfish Species
· How and why does it impact the identified ecosystems?
· Are their unique characteristics of this habitat that make it vulnerable?
· What organisms does it impact?
· How and why does it impact this organism/s?
· Are their unique characteristics of this organism/s that make it vulnerable?
Consequences for Ecosystems and Fishing Industries
· What are the measurable ecosystem changes that have occurred?
· What is the present status compared to the past?
· What is the prognosis for the future if we continue on our current trajectory?
Possible Solutions and Case Studies
· What are the local solutions, if any?
· What are the global solutions, if any?