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UC Davis study explains how crushed shells protect shellfish from ocean acidification

Research reveals the mechanism behind an Indigenous practice of adding shells to beach sand to help clams, oysters, and mussels survive acidifying oceans.

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What to know

  • UC Davis research explains the mechanism by which crushed shells mitigate ocean acidification effects on shellfish like clams, oysters, and mussels.
  • The study validates a traditional Indigenous practice of adding shells to beach sand, bridging Indigenous knowledge with modern marine science.
  • The findings offer a nature-based approach to addressing ocean acidification, a major environmental threat to shell-forming marine life.

“New research from the University of California, Davis, reveals why adding crushed shells to beach sand helps protect shell-making animals—such as clams, oysters and mussels—from the detrimental effects of ocean acidification.”

Phys.org · Phys.org ↗

University of California, Davis Research institution

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    Study gains wider coverage linking Indigenous knowledge to ocean acidification solution

    Multiple outlets, including Phys.org and EurekAlert!, report on the UC Davis research, emphasizing the connection between traditional Indigenous practices and contemporary marine science addressing ocean acidification.

    1. 3 outlets UC Davis study reveals how crushed shells mitigate ocean acidification

      first by Open Access Government, 6d ago · also Technology Networks, EurekAlert!

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    2. 1 outlet Long-standing Indigenous practice of adding shells to sand helps young clams withstand ocean acidification

      first by Phys.org, 9d ago

  2. background

    UC Davis research explains shell-amendment mechanism — University of California, Davis researchers published findings on why adding crushed shells to beach sand protects shell-making animals from ocean acidification. The research validates a long-standing Indigenous practice by revealing its scientific basis.