Shock as sardines vanish off California - the entire Pacific coast - NOAA: We don’t know why

[RobertEarl]

43. You bring up a good point

The acidification of the oceans is a big concern.

Acidification has to do with pH, which is short for "Potential of Hydrogen Ions"

The more Hydrogen ions there are, the more acidic the water becomes.

So when we look at the idea behind radiation, we come to understand that the real problem with man-made radiation is that it is Ionizing.

Simply, that means ionizing radiation increases the potential for Hydrogen Ions. Something else to consider, thanks for bringing that up, grantcart. Granted that may not be what you intended, but there it is.

But lets not forget the incongruity of your statements about cold vs. warm waters, since at this time the Pacific is very warm? What's up with that?

And.... in light of the fact that fisheries do indeed need to be 'rested', do you not find it curious that the science is denied by the profiteers? That NOAA's advice is often trashed by those who can't see what it is they are doing to the oceans? Much the same as the Fukushima deniers are wont to do, eh?