Clams and crushed shells on beach sand illustrating protection against ocean acidification

Adding Crushed Shells to Sand Protects Young Clams from Ocean Acidification

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New research from the University of California, Davis explains how the Indigenous practice of adding crushed shells to beach sand helps shell-making animals like clams, oysters, and mussels resist the harmful effects of ocean acidification. This finding highlights a natural method to support marine life amid changing ocean chemistry.

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