Future outlook:An examination of how hatcheries will evolve over the next 20 years

摘要

Shellfish growers remember 2007 for the death of millions of oyster larvae in the Pacific Northwest. For the global industry at large, the year is remarkable because it shone a light on how climate change could devastate coastal economies.In the U.S., Whiskey Creek Shellfish Hatchery on Ne-tarts Bay in Oregon saw its oyster seed die en masse that year. Die-offs were also seen at Taylor Shellfish hatcheries in Washington State. Wild oyster larvae in Willapa Bay perished, too. It took a collaboration among shellfish growers in the region and scientists to uncover the culprit: ocean acidification. To this day, the uptick of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere remains a concern. The impact of2007 is still palpable.