Oceans are becoming more acidic as they absorb carbon dioxide that humans add to the atmosphere by burning fossil fuels.
credit:
Katie Campbell
Pacific Oysters are most vulnerable to corrosive waters during their first few days of life at the time when forming shells are critical to their survival.
credit:
Katie Campbell
Inside the cabin, Pedro Gomez of Taylor Shellfish maneuvers the hydraulic crane that pulls the crates from the water, while Michael Deveney waits to help guide the giant crates into place on the boat.