Establishes an Ocean Acidification Council to address coastal acidification and nutrient pollution in Massachusetts.

The bill creates an Ocean Acidification Council to combat coastal and environmental acidification and nutrient pollution. The council will study acidification effects, coordinate monitoring efforts, and recommend interventions. It will also analyze the economic impact of acidification and propose adaptive practices for the shellfishing industry. The council will establish an ocean acidification monitoring system and a fund to finance restoration and infrastructure improvements. The bill also designates the third full week in August as Ocean Acidification Awareness Week.

Establishes an Ocean Acidification Council to address coastal acidification and nutrient pollution in Massachusetts.

The bill creates an Ocean Acidification Council to combat coastal and environmental acidification and nutrient pollution. The council will study acidification effects, coordinate monitoring efforts, and recommend interventions. It will also analyze the economic impact of acidification and propose adaptive practices for the shellfishing industry. The council will establish an ocean acidification monitoring system and a fund to finance restoration and infrastructure improvements. The bill also designates the third full week in August as Ocean Acidification Awareness Week.