As Lobstering Weakens With Climate Change, Seaweed Farming Is Reviving An Industry
Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2022 16:50:51 +0000
The Gulf of Maine is warming faster than 96% of the world’s oceans — increasing at a rate of 0.09 degrees Fahrenheit per year. These warming temperatures have forced the lobster population to migrate north, seeking colder waters. Seaweed farming has emerged as a viable commercial alternative.