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Dungeness crab dying amid low oxygen levels linked to climate change

Scientists are working to understand how climate change is affecting Dungeness crab, which is both culturally significant and a pillar of the seafood industry.
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Viruses are not always the villain

We can thank microbes for moving carbon to the depths of the ocean, but will our changing world mess with their good work? And should we intervene?
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Washington scientists monitor ocean acidification in Puget Sound

WDFW is currently studying whether crabs could be impacted by ocean acidification, a process some scientists say Puget Sound is particularly susceptible to.
New high seas treaty could be a game-changer for the ocean
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New high seas treaty could be a game-changer for the ocean

A historic international treaty to protect marine biodiversity is currently being negotiated, but will it be strong enough to create reserves and boost conservation efforts?
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