Ocean acidification impacts on the Pacific Northwest oyster industry: Resilience through collaboration and adaptation

Meeting Date: 9/28/2015

- 9/28/2015

Location: Webinar


OneNOAA Science Seminar Series September 28th, 2015 3-4pm Pacific

Virtual attendance only; Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8078930335183560449 map

Speakers: Alan Barton, Whiskey Creek Oyster Hatchery and George Waldbusser, Oregon State University

Remote Access: Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8078930335183560449

Sponsor: California Current Acidification Network, State of the Science webinar series. Point of Contact: Jenn Bennett-Mintz,

Abstract: The Pacific Northwest oyster industry has led the way globally in adapting to current day ocean acidification impacts on aquaculture. This story of resilience will be presented by two of several key players in the early recognition of the ocean acidification impacts, and adapting to keep the oyster industry viable through unprecedented production failures in hatcheries. Alan Barton and George Waldbusser will briefly discuss the evolution of the problem, how the partnerships formed, what the industry is currently doing, and ongoing research to better understand acidification impacts within and outside hatcheries.

(Alan Barton, Whiskey Creek Oyster Hatchery and George Waldbusser, Oregon State University)