Acid zone in Chesapeake Bay identified

Acid zone in Chesapeake Bay identified 08/31/2017 05:51 PM EDT New paper identifies pH minimum zone in Chesapeake Bay. The area, 30-50 feet down, threatens the ability of shellfish such as oysters, clams and scallops to create and maintain their shells. Full story at http://www.udel.edu/udaily/2017/august/ocean-acidification-wei-jun-cai-nature-magazine/ Source University of Delaware This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111