Ocean acidification threatens shellfish and other marine life.  Governor Gregoire has convened a Blue Ribbon panel to study OA, and Washington State has launched a shellfish initiative to restore and expand Washington’s shellfish resources, promote clean-water industries and create family-wage jobs.

Information on the Washington State Blue Ribbon Panel on OA, panel members, meeting schedule and other information, as well as information on the shellfish initiative are available at:

http://www.ecy.wa.gov/water/marine/oceanacidification.html