NOAA-funded researchers developed new technology housed inside a heavy black plastic case to estimate the amount of carbonate in seawater. Mook Sea Farm in Maine is using this "black box" to monitor the acidity of the seawater pumped into the oyster hatchery. Owner Bill Mook hopes to better understand and adapt to changing ocean conditions.
NOAA-funded researchers developed new technology housed inside a heavy black plastic case to estimate the amount of carbonate in seawater. Mook Sea Farm in Maine is using this "black box" to monitor the acidity of the seawater pumped into the oyster hatchery. Owner Bill Mook hopes to better understand and adapt to changing ocean conditions.