From improved ocean acidification forecasts to new insights into how marine life and people respond to our changing ocean, NOAA’s Ocean Acidification Program highlights advances in Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) online. These efforts advance research and expand partnerships to better understand and respond to changing ocean chemistry. In turn, OAP’s
OAP awards six grants for the FY25 Regional Resiliency and Vulnerability Assessments (RVAs).
The 2025 National Coral Reef Monitoring Program (NCRMP)’s Mariana Archipelago mission finished in June.
Study finds that ocean acidification has significantly compromised 40% of the global surface ocean, and 60% of the subsurface ocean.
NOAA’s Ocean Acidification Program (OAP) announces the FY24 Education Mini-grant Program awards.
On this day, 8 January, we recognize the Ocean Acidification Day of Action.
The NOAA Ocean Acidification Program (OAP) and NOAA’s Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing (GOMO) Program announce the awardees for the $3M FY24 Coastal and Ocean Carbon Observing Optimization Studies funding opportunity.
The NOAA Ocean Acidification Program requests proposals for collaborative projects that synthesize ocean and coastal acidification information at a regional scale.
Dr. Sarah Cooley is our next Ocean Acidification Program (OAP) Director. She comes to us as the former Senior Director of Climate Science at Ocean Conservancy. Dr. Cooley brings an exceptional arsenal of scientific expertise, communication prowess, interdisciplinary collaboration and leadership, only matched by her passion for ocean science. Dr.
Major actions for the Ocean Climate Action Plan The Ocean Climate Action Plan (OCAP), released by the Biden-Harris Administration in March 2023, serves as a roadmap for taking ambitious actions on ocean climate priorities. Within the OCAP, marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) is a main theme under the goal of
Understanding seasonal changes in ocean acidification in Alaskan waters and the potential impacts to the multi-billion-dollar fishery sector is a main priority. Through work funded by NOAA’s Ocean Acidification Program, the Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory developed a model capable of depicting past ocean chemistry conditions for the Bering Sea and is now testing the ability of this model to forecast future conditions. This model is being used to develop an ocean acidification indicator provided to fisheries managers in the annual NOAA Eastern Bering Sea Ecosystem Status Report.
The NOAA Ocean Acidification Program (OAP) works to prepare society to adapt to the consequences of ocean acidification and conserve marine ecosystems as acidification occurs. Learn more about the human connections and adaptation strategies from these efforts.
Adaptation approaches fostered by the OAP include:
Using models and research to understand the sensitivity of organisms and ecosystems to ocean acidification to make predictions about the future, allowing communities and industries to prepare
Using these models and predictions as tools to facilitate management strategies that will protect marine resources and communities from future changes
Developing innovative tools to help monitor ocean acidification and mitigate changing ocean chemistry locally
Drive fuel-efficient vehicles or choose public transportation. Choose your bike or walk! Don't sit idle for more than 30 seconds. Keep your tires properly inflated.
Eat local- this helps cut down on production and transport! Reduce your meat and dairy. Compost to avoid food waste ending up in the landfill
Make energy-efficient choices for your appliances and lighting. Heat and cool efficiently! Change your air filters and program your thermostat, seal and insulate your home, and support clean energy sources
Reduce your use of fertilizers, Improve sewage treatment and run off, and Protect and restore coastal habitats
You've taken the first step to learn more about ocean acidification - why not spread this knowledge to your community?
Every community has their unique culture, economy and ecology and what’s at stake from ocean acidification may be different depending on where you live. As a community member, you can take a larger role in educating the public about ocean acidification. Creating awareness is the first step to taking action. As communities gain traction, neighboring regions that share marine resources can build larger coalitions to address ocean acidification. Here are some ideas to get started: