Sentences with phrase «shellfish industry»

A new report identifies regions where the shellfish industry is likely to get hit hardest by ocean acidification — and some ways to fight the future.

Ocean acidification is already responsible for declines in hatchery production in Washington's Pacific inlets, posing a major threat to the state's shellfish industry.

Right now we are already witnessing the effects of global warming pollution — from economic losses in the shellfish industry to fiercer and more frequent forest fires, we are feeling impacts close to home.

After hanging out with geoducks and oyster seeds, it was time to toast the shellfish industry in the Comox Valley.

There's further money lost to the shellfish industry as these closures last,» McKibben said, adding that the presence of the toxins can continue for up to a year.

That could have huge repercussions for the shellfish industry.

Washington's shellfish industry generates nearly $ 300 million in annual revenues and supports some 3200 jobs, the report says.

«It's interesting how they tailored applied science to help aquaculture with a broader research agenda to understand the factors affecting the shellfish industry,» he says.

As a result, the region is already experiencing levels of acidity three-fold greater than the global ocean average, with devastating impacts on the state's US$ 270 - million shellfish industry.

The starfish, Asterias amurensis, is a «considerable threat» to Australia's shellfish industry, say the scientists.

Key to this effort has been the operation of a solar - assisted shellfish hatchery, the application of innovative aquaculture technology and a continuing vigilance to improve and maintain the good surface water quality crucial to a viable shellfish industry.

In the first state - level action of its kind, the governor of Washington today announced that her state will try to protect valuable shellfish industries and marine life from ocean acidification.

Not exact matches

We have recently launched our new range of Major Marinades, Fruit Bases and the unbelievable Shellfish Glace onto the market and it's creating a real stir amongst the industry.

Organic bivalve shellfish (mussels, clams, oysters) are fed by natural plankton and algae in tidal zones, so this industry is relatively easy in clean oceans, such as those near the south coast of Australia, where there are already certified operators for mussels and oysters.

We're excited to continue expanding our mission in the US and beyond, just as we have in Australia and the U.K.» No stranger to setting new industry standards, Enjoy Life also achieved Gluten Free Certification by the Gluten - Free Certification Organization (GFCO) for all of its products, and has a full portfolio of 70 + foods that are Non-GMO Project Verified, Kosher and free - from 14 allergens (wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, casein, soy, egg, sesame, sulfites, lupin, mustard, fish, shellfish, and crustaceans).

«Oysters are such an important part of Martha's Vineyard's food culture and economy, so we're really looking forward to teaming up with the Shellfish Group to raise funds towards the continued growth of this industry,» said Gould.

Hill leads an NSF - supported program for future K - 12 science teachers to help infuse their classrooms with climate change science, and an industry - academic partnership to understand the consequences of ocean acidification on shellfish farmers.

Washington shellfish growers say ocean acidification threatens their lucrative industry, which is built on species such as this Pacific oyster.

The shellfish - harvesting industry keeps a careful eye on domoic acid levels, since it can have serious consequences for human health.

To meet this demand, the fishing industry cultivates these shellfish in coastal aquafarms.

Commercial shellfishing makes up the lion's share — two - thirds — of the nation's aquaculture industry.

The rising popularity of shellfish such as lobster and shrimp has led to a surge in greenhouse gas emissions from the shipping industry, according to a new study published this week in the journal Nature...

An influx of immigrants into the Monterey coastline were drawn to resources of rich marine life eventually starting new industries in the area to include whaling, abalone and harvesting of local fish varieties and shellfish.

Ocean acidification is posing a new threat to shellfish, and marine industries are already seeing its troubling effects.

Earlier this month conservation group Oceana predicted that ocean acidification could lead to enormous economic losses, including damage to the coral reefs off the Hawaiian Islands that produce around $ 360 million in economic benefits each year, and harm to the $ 10 billion global shellfish - farming industry.