Justin Ries Associate Professor of Marine and Environmental Sciences j.ries@neu.edu 781.581.7370 x342 Expertise Biomineralization, Carbon Sequestration, Carbonate Biogeochemistry, Carbonate Sedimentology, Invertebrate Biology, Isotope Geochemistry, Ocean Acidification, Paleobiology, Paleoceanography Justin Ries in the Press Lobster shell disease nudges up slightly off of Maine The Gulf of Maine is warming faster than most of the world’s oceans, so increased vigilance about possible growth of shell disease remains very important, said Justin Ries, a marine biogeochemist with Northeastern University. The low percentage of Maine lobster with shell disease could be temporary, he said. Fox News Acidic Chesapeake Bay water could threaten oysters As the world’s oceans get more acidic, Chesapeake Bay oysters could be at risk. A more acidic bay could make it more difficult for mollusks, such as oysters, to build their shells through a process called calcification. But it could help crustaceans, such as blue crabs, build their shells more quickly, said Justin Ries, a […] Justin Ries for Northeastern Global News A slightly more acidic ocean may help coral species A slightly more acidic ocean may help coral species New research from associate professor of marine science Justin Ries explains how moderate increases in ocean acidification and temperature can enhance the growth rates of some reef-forming corals. Deep water data Deep water data Two new faculty based at the Marine Science Center are harvesting data from the ocean to understand how global change has impacted its ecosystems and will continue to do so in the future.
Lobster shell disease nudges up slightly off of Maine The Gulf of Maine is warming faster than most of the world’s oceans, so increased vigilance about possible growth of shell disease remains very important, said Justin Ries, a marine biogeochemist with Northeastern University. The low percentage of Maine lobster with shell disease could be temporary, he said.
Fox News Acidic Chesapeake Bay water could threaten oysters As the world’s oceans get more acidic, Chesapeake Bay oysters could be at risk. A more acidic bay could make it more difficult for mollusks, such as oysters, to build their shells through a process called calcification. But it could help crustaceans, such as blue crabs, build their shells more quickly, said Justin Ries, a […]