OYSTER WORLD | VIDEO | 6C5157

Why are Maine's oyster larvae dying? Marine life, such as corals, oysters, and certain plankton, is harmed by increases in seawater acidity. The loss of shellfish can lead to declining water quality, coastal erosion, and other ecosystem disruptions, along with significant economic consequences for coastal communities. Researchers at MIT and the University of Maine Darling Marine Center have developed a chemical-free approach that uses electricity to balance ocean acidity.