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Ocean Acidification Resources

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mCDR PI Meeting - Measurement, Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MMRV) Panel
2024 NOPP mCDR Meeting: Measurement, Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MMRV) Panel
  • Source: OAP

NOAA OAP hosted Jaime Palter (URI) to discuss progress on MRV, including a review of a recent Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry workshop on the topic.

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mCDR PI Meeting - Permitting Panel
2024 NOPP mCDR Meeting: Permitting Panel
  • Source: OAP

NOAA OAP hosted Betsy Valente (EPA) and Martin Mayer (US Army Corps), along with a panel of research partners, to discuss permitting pathways and challenges for marine carbon dioxide removal research.

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mCDR PI Meeting - Data Management Panel
2024 NOPP mCDR Meeting: Data Management Panel
  • Source: OAP

NOAA OAP hosted Brendan Carter (NOAA PMEL), Liqing Jiang (NOAA NCEI), and Tyler Kukla (CarbonPlan) to discuss all things data management for the growing field of mCDR.

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2024 mCDR PI meeting - Social & Ethical Considerations Panel
2024 NOPP mCDR Meeting: Social and Ethical Considerations
  • Source: OAP

NOAA OAP hosted Sonja Klinsky to present to NOPP Portfolio scientists about aspects of consideration for conducting ethically sound mCDR research.

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Chemical equation showing how ocean acidification can impede calcification, a process some marine life use to build and maintain shells and skeletons. Credit: PMEL
Ocean Acidification illustration by NOAA PMEL
  • Source: NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory
This graphic shows how ocean acidification can impede calcification, the process some marine life use to build and maintain their shells and skeletons.
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Cover for the output of the ICES / CIEM Workshop on Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal
Workshop on Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (Outputs from 2024 Meeting)
  • Source: CIEM, ICES

This report is the output of the Workshop on Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (WKMCDR) held on October 2024. The workshop focused on four types of mCDR: ocean alkalinity enhancement, ocean nutrient fertilization, direct ocean capture, and macroalgae cultivation andsinking (National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, NASEM, 2021). The topics

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ADAPTING TO OCEAN ACIDIFICATION

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:

FORECASTING

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

MANAGEMENT

Using these models and predictions as tools to facilitate management strategies that will protect marine resources and communities from future changes

TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT

Developing innovative tools to help monitor ocean acidification and mitigate changing ocean chemistry locally

REDUCING OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT

50 more ways to reduce your carbon footprint >

On the Road

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.

With your Food Choices

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

With your Food Choices

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

By Reducing Coastal Acidification

Reduce your use of fertilizers, Improve sewage treatment and run off, and Protect and restore coastal habitats

TAKE ACTION WITH YOUR COMMUNITY

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:

  1. Work with informal educators, such as aquarium outreach programs and local non-profits, to teach the public about ocean acidification. Visit our Education & Outreach page to find the newest tools!
  2. Participate in habitat restoration efforts to restore habitats that help mitigate the effects of coastal acidification
  3. Facilitate conversations with local businesses that might be affected by ocean acidification, building a plan for the future.
  4. Partner with local community efforts to mitigate the driver behind ocean acidification  – excess CO2 – such as community supported agriculture, bike & car shares and other public transportation options.
  5. Contact your regional Coastal Acidification Network (CAN) to learn how OA is affecting your region and more ideas about how you can get involved in your community
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