Breakthrough Study Reveals How a Key Seafood Species Fights Ocean Acidification and Captures Carbon
CHINA Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 00:10 (GMT + 9)
Chinese and Norwegian scientists uncover mechanisms that could reshape sustainable aquaculture and climate strategies A major scientific breakthrough has been announced by researchers at the Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, who—together with the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research—have unveiled how the economically vital Manila clam adapts to ocean acidification while contributing to carbon sequestration. The international research team, led by Professor Jiang Zengjie, has published its findings in the journals iScience and Aquaculture, alongside securing one national invention patent. The study provides new insights into both the biological resilience of shellfish and their potential role in mitigating climate change. At the heart of th... FULL STORY
