Mediterranean Mussel Farming Could Collapse by 2050

Mediterranean Mussel Farming Could Collapse by 2050

Source: Earth’s Future Greenhouse gas emissions are heating our atmosphere and oceans, and turning seawater more acidic. One of the myriad expected impacts of these conditions is a reduction in farming yields of shellfish, such as oysters and mussels. Coastal communities worldwide rely on these organisms for their economies and as a major food supply. However, exactly how climate change will affect oyster and mussel farming is not yet clear. Usi…