New Paper: How Crushed Shells Protect Against Ocean Acidification

Shell hash promotes growth in Pacific littleneck clams (Leukoma staminea) by altering pore water chemistry

New research from Dr. Kempf and the Gold Lab reveals why adding crushed shells to beach sand helps protect shell-making animals — such as clams, oysters and mussels — from the detrimental effects of ocean acidification. Read the paper at https://bg.copernicus.org/articles/23/7627/2026/, and the press release at https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/how-crushed-shells-protect-against-ocean-acidification