WLBZ Covers Ocean Acidification Committee Meeting

WLBZ (Channel 2) reported on the first meeting of the Maine Ocean Acidification Committee, which was held at the University of Maine Darling Marine Center in Walpole. The committee is studying the effects of ocean acidification on the state’s environment and economy. Rep. Mick Devin, a UMaine marine biologist who sponsored the legislation creating the panel, said researchers are looking at potential localized remedies, including planting more eel grass or kelp near shellfish beds, so the plants will absorb more of the carbon dioxide. More widespread solutions, he added, will require major global changes to reduce carbon emissions. Boothbay Register also reported on the meeting.