CBS 13 • October 8, 2022
It was one of the largest die-off events in nearly five years, and now officials in the town of Brunswick believe some of the impacts of climate change may be to blame. The die-off impacted at least four acres of clam beds in a number of coves across the community. “This is sort of like raising the flag, saying come on people pay attention,” Brunswick Coastal Resource Manager Dan Devereaux said. Warming waters, increased nutrients and run-off from the shore may have created a perfect storm.