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Oyster flatulence worries climate scientists
Euractiv ^ | Oct 16, 2017 | Sam Morgan

Posted on 10/19/2017 10:27:13 AM PDT by Gamecock

Plans to expand aquatic farming could have a serious knock-on effect on climate change, climate experts have warned after new research revealed that underwater shellfish farts produce 10% of the global-warming gases released by the Baltic Sea.

A study published in the Scientific Reports journal shows that clams, mussels and oysters produce one-tenth of methane and nitrous oxide gases in the Baltic Sea as a result of digestion. Therefore, researchers have warned that shellfish “may play an important but overlooked role in regulating greenhouse gas production”.

Methane and nitrous oxide gases have a far greater warming potential than carbon dioxide so bodies of water without or with fewer shellfish record lower methane release rates.

Increased synthetic fertiliser use and agricultural activities are known to have caused extensive nutrient enrichment in coastal waters and the study highlighted how this has been recognised as “the principal driver for the enhanced GHG flux from aquatic environments”.

Shellfish in these ecosystems process the nutrients and release the gases as part of their regular biological processes. Farming of these organisms has been touted as a solution to nutrient pollution in bodies of water.

Recent figures estimate that around 10% of nitrous oxide emissions could come from shallow aquatic systems, while anything up to 40% of methane could come from shallow sediment, although there is no clear consensus on this aspect, due to huge variability.

The study authors insisted that although these creatures have been releasing greenhouse gases for millions of years without a noticeable impact on the climate, things could change now because of the growing human population, its impact on the environment and the plans to increase aquatic food production.

Population growth means that options like increasing shellfish in people’s diets are being considered. If the findings of the study hold true for other parts of the world as well, it is possible that these plans could lead to increased greenhouse gas emissions.

Shellfish flatulence is not the first bodily function to be blamed for having an impact on the climate. EU lawmakers in 2015 decided to exempt enteric methane, mostly found in the burps of ruminant animals like cows, from caps on methane and ammonia.


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KEYWORDS: blueoystercult; globalwarminghoax; greennewdeal; oyster; oysters; pearls
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1 posted on 10/19/2017 10:27:13 AM PDT by Gamecock
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To: Gamecock; SaveFerris; PROCON; FredZarguna; mylife; Lil Flower; Corky Ramirez; CopperTop; ...

One of the subtle fragrances that goes into making a cologne that smells like the beach.


2 posted on 10/19/2017 10:29:55 AM PDT by Gamecock ("We always choose according to our greatest inclination at the moment." R.C. Sproul)
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To: Gamecock; SaveFerris

Too much Beefareeno?


3 posted on 10/19/2017 10:30:16 AM PDT by Larry Lucido (Take Covfefe Ree Zig!)
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To: Gamecock

Moral of the story: Eat more oysters.


4 posted on 10/19/2017 10:31:09 AM PDT by CMSMC
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To: Gamecock

Oyster flatulence worries climate scientists


Well, as long as this worrying keeps them out of our hair, I’m happy.

BTW, they should have put “scientists” in quotes. :)


5 posted on 10/19/2017 10:32:22 AM PDT by robroys woman (So you're not confused, I'm male.)
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To: Gamecock

Oyster farts. Just when you thought you heard it all. For some reason “Tiny Bubbles” comes to mind.


6 posted on 10/19/2017 10:32:47 AM PDT by Impala64ssa (Islamophobic? NO! IslamABHORic)
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To: Gamecock

Well, the solution is simple. Drain the Baltic Sea. Do it for the children. Why do I have to think of everything?


7 posted on 10/19/2017 10:33:25 AM PDT by Leaning Right (I have already previewed or do not wish to preview this composition.)
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To: Gamecock

These guys have too much time on their hands.


8 posted on 10/19/2017 10:33:50 AM PDT by buffaloguy (Bond arms Cowbot)
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To: Gamecock
Methane gas is .00017% of the air we breathe.

Nitrous oxide is .00003% of the air we breathe.

To increase those gases is nothing short of 'horrible'. (sarcasm)

9 posted on 10/19/2017 10:33:56 AM PDT by Parmy
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To: Gamecock

OMG, I bet they’re wet ones.


10 posted on 10/19/2017 10:34:41 AM PDT by Attention Surplus Disorder (Apoplectic is where we want them!)
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To: Gamecock

Climate scientists: rolling chicken bones and divining tea leaves to predict the weather 10,000 years from now, while not getting the forecast right into next week.

All while preaching doom and gloom for fun and profit.

I’ll make a prediction: Northeast Oregon will either be a tropical swamp, a desert wasteland, or under a mile of ice 10,000 years from now.

Where’s my grant money for this valuable insight and research?


11 posted on 10/19/2017 10:35:30 AM PDT by factoryrat (We are the producers, the creators. Grow it, mine it, build it. MAGA!)
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To: Gamecock

I click on this thread for the comments. LOL.


12 posted on 10/19/2017 10:35:55 AM PDT by Dilbert San Diego
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To: Gamecock

.......new research revealed that underwater shellfish farts produce 10% of the global-warming gases released.........





13 posted on 10/19/2017 10:36:40 AM PDT by Fiddlstix (Warning! This Is A Subliminal Tagline! Read it at your own risk!(Presented by TagLines R US))
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To: Gamecock; Larry Lucido

That’s why I favor outlawing gasoline-powered oysters.

I wonder how many shrimp George can stuff in his mouth?


14 posted on 10/19/2017 10:37:26 AM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: Gamecock

Where are all the hungry walruses and carpenters when you need them? /Lewis Carroll


15 posted on 10/19/2017 10:37:30 AM PDT by Calvin Locke
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To: Gamecock
Somewhere in Brussels there's a secret room where a secret cabal of Climate Scientists meet to discuss their next campaign.

"Yo, Jorge, we got them putting gas collectors on cows, bud. How you gonna top that?"

"Oyster farts."

(Sound of riotous laughter as they type up their next communique)

16 posted on 10/19/2017 10:38:29 AM PDT by Billthedrill
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To: Gamecock

Ban these scientists, they’re full of bull$h!t.

How can they think we’re so stupid to fall for this?


17 posted on 10/19/2017 10:41:56 AM PDT by umgud
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To: umgud

[How can they think we’re so stupid to fall for this?]

Perhaps they saw the 2008 and 2012 election?

I’m sure there are “global warming” people that would like o get rid of cows for similar reasons. Everyone can have tofu!


18 posted on 10/19/2017 10:44:52 AM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: Billthedrill

lol!


19 posted on 10/19/2017 10:45:46 AM PDT by Liberty Valance (Keep a Simple Manner for a Happy Life :o)
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To: Fiddlstix

Those are very good.


20 posted on 10/19/2017 10:46:36 AM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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