BC joins international effort to tackle ocean acidification

B-C has teamed up with other coastal communities to form the International Alliance to Combat Ocean Acidification.

Spokesperson Jay Manning says ocean acidification is a serious problem affecting the marine environment…

Manning says this also has a negative impact on coastal communities that rely on shellfish, and fishing resources to support their economy.

So far, the task force is comprised of representatives from B-C, Washington, Oregon and California.