It’s long been known that shellfish and other marine life are sensitive to ocean acidification caused by increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Some fish lose their sense of smell in acidic waters. There was a hope that salmon would not be affected. A new study shows otherwise.

Study: Ocean acidification will interfere with crucial sense of smell in juvenile salmon

Stories about the environment focused on the Pacific Northwest, with many from KNKX's Environment reporter, Bellamy Pailthorp.

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Study: Ocean acidification will interfere with crucial sense of smell in juvenile salmon

Study: Ocean acidification will interfere with crucial sense of smell in juvenile salmon