Shipwrecks and other underwater archaeological sites are a part of our history and culture and contribute to healthy underwater ecosystems by acting as artificial reefs, providing nurseries for recreational and commercial fish stocks, and providing recreational opportunities for scuba divers. Unfortunately, these important elements of our past are at risk of vanishing. 2-pager that includes […]
2-pager on monitoring ocean acidification in the Mid-Atlantic region including sections on the “State of the Science” and “Monitoring Acidification.” Part of the “Planning for a Changing Ocean” project aimed to understand how a changing climate impactsour ocean and the Mid-Atlantic’s diverse marine ecosystems, coastal communities and economies.
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Understand ocean acidification through game-based learning. Website includes easy to access game, source code, science standards, educator guide, and module integration. Geared toward students middle school to adults. (2023)
Students will explore the life cycle of Dungeness crab in changing ocean conditions through a board game style activity. Students will be able to:
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Come along with MACAN and adventure through an education video game that follows acidification through coastal habitats. Meet coastal and ocean friends and help them recover from the effects of acidified waters.
Water We Gonna Do?: Dive into MACAN’s New Acidification Video Game Read More »
Dive into ocean and coastal acidification with the newly updated NOAA Data in the Classroom. Designed for grades 9-12, this 5-level module features interactive maps, graphs, videos and incorporates the latest NOAA data to reveal the science behind acidification impacts.
Data in the Classroom: Understanding Ocean and Coastal Acidification Read More »
A research-based online curriculum where students learn about acidification and its solutions and collecting and analyzing data.
Virtual Urchin: Our Acidifying Ocean Read More »
*6th Grade Curriculum includes Ocean Acidification GSSC is a K-12 environmental science program that uses shellfish as a model to teach marine science and stewardship with hands-on learning through field experience.
Garden of the Salish Sea Curriculum Read More »
This interactive online tool developed by the University of California, Santa Cruz provides ocean acidification and hypoxia (OAH) projections for California coastal waters. This tool allows users to visualize the future progression of OAH at spatial scales relevant to marine resource management, and for biologically-relevant pH, aragonite saturation state, and oxygen thresholds.
Interactive ocean acidification and hypoxia tool for Coastal california Read More »
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:
