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As seaweeds grow in the ocean, they naturally pull carbon dioxide from the water for photosynthesis, much as trees pull CO2 from the air. Many people in…
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It’s long been known that shellfish and other marine life are sensitive to ocean acidification caused by increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Some…
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It’s been five years since Washington first launched a strategy to tackle ocean acidification. A new report from the state says it’s still getting worse,…
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It’s sometimes called the evil twin of global warming. Ocean acidification happens when carbon pollution from the sky is absorbed by the water. Washington…
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The University of Washington held its first annual symposium on environmental law last week. The idea is to choose a topic and examine how it fits into…
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Federal scientists and their supporters are seeking increased funding to monitor ocean acidification in an effort to gather additional environmental…
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U.S. senators pulled an all-nighter Monday night to call attention to climate change. Democrats Brian Schatz of Hawaii and Barbara Boxer of California led…
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Garfield High School students will put their smarts to the test to defend their title at the annual Orca Bowl at the University of Washington this…
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Ocean health is at stake as Congress decides whether to confirm the next head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.The nominee faced…
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SEATTLE (AP) — Gov. Chris Gregoire has signed an executive order directing state officials to work on the problem of ocean acidification.The governor is…