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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 

Ocean Acidification Resources

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Ocean Acidification Board Membership Balance Plan
  • Source: IWGOA, Ocean Acidification Advisory Board

This document outlines the membership balance of the Ocean Acidification Advisory Board

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Ocean Acidification Advisory Board Charter
  • Source: IWGOA, Ocean Acidification Advisory Board

This document is the formation document for the Ocean Acidification Advisory Board and outlines their specific rights and responsibilities.

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Dashboard for the University of California, Santa Cruz Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia visualization tool. Shown here are figures for coastal California based on aragonite saturation state of 1.5.
Interactive ocean acidification and hypoxia tool for Coastal california
  • Source: University of California, Santa Cruz

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

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NOAA researcher Maddy Saddler collects water samples from Lake Huron to assess water chemistry and the carbon system as part of a 5 year project. Credit: TBNMS, September 2024
Video: Freshwater Acidification in the Great Lakes
  • Source: Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary

This video marks the work of one researcher working to getting baseline data for acidification monitoring in Lake Huron, a project supported in partnership with the NOAA Ocean Acidification Program, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and the NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory. From the samples taken, scientists are able

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Farming of Seagrasses and Seaweeds: Responsible Restoration & Revenue Generation
  • Source: USDA

The Interagency Working Group for Farming Seaweeds and Seagrasses produced this report that explores opportunities for farming seaweeds and seagrasses to deacidify ocean environments and provide agricultural products, such as livestock feeds.

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Communicating Solutions to Ocean and Climate Change
  • Source: FrameWorks Institute
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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

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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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