May 8

How to be as happy as a clam: Climate change from the perspective of bivalves

Mon, May 8, 2023 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm (1h) • 141 Olin
Aaron Ninokawa

Aaron Ninokawa, NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellow working at Friday Harbor Laboratories and with the University of Washington, will give the last seminar of the 22-23 school year. Here is the description.
Ocean acidification, the decreased pH resulting from increased carbon dioxide emission, has the potential to negatively impact a variety of aquatic organisms. This is especially important for those that calcify, or produce calcium carbonate shells or skeletons, like bivalves (mussels, clams, oysters, etc). However, there are a variety of local processes, such as runoff and biological modification of existing habitat, that modify the chemistry experienced by these calcifiers and can shape their success in a changing climate.

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Event Contact: mlarsgaard@carleton.edu

Event Summary

How to be as happy as a clam: Climate change from the perspective of bivalves
  • Intended For: General Public, Students, Faculty, Staff, Alums, Prospective Students, Families
  • Categories: Lecture/Panel, food offered

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