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Study Reveals Ocean Acidity Boosts Female Oyster Population

1/25/2025

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Rising ocean acidity is tipping the scales in favor of female oysters, according to a groundbreaking study in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology. Researchers uncovered that acidic waters activate genetic signals that promote female development, raising alarms about climate change's profound effects on marine reproduction and the delicate balance of ocean ecosystems.

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Rising ocean acidity is tipping the scales in favor of female oysters, according to a groundbreaking study in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology. Researchers uncovered that acidic waters activate genetic signals that promote female development, raising alarms about climate change's profound effects on marine reproduction and the delicate balance of ocean ecosystems.