Texas' Galveston Bay Suffers from Increasing Ocean Acidification That Could Affect Oyster Reef, Marine Ecosystem

The excessive rainfall from Hurricane Harvey in 2017 caused increasing ocean acidification in Texas' Galveston Bay, affecting the oyster reef and m...

February 10, 2023
8:22 AM

The excessive rainfall from Hurricane Harvey in 2017 caused increasing ocean acidification in Texas' Galveston Bay, affecting the oyster reef and marine ecosystem. The issue of ocean acidification is a pressing concern due to its impact on marine biodiversity and coral reefs. The new study was published in the Communications Earth & Environment and The Conversation . According to National Weather Service  (NWS), Hurricane Harvey landed in Southeast Texas on August 25 to 29, 2017. The moisture-packed Hurricane unleashed a devastating impact on communities.

Kenneth John