Data requirements for quantifying natural variability and the background ocean carbon sink in mCDR models
This project will better quantify the air-sea carbon dioxide exchange on a regional scale.
This project will better quantify the air-sea carbon dioxide exchange on a regional scale.
This project produces a video featuring the monitoring program with Native Alaskan communities in the Chugach region, Alaska.
Ocean Acidification Sampling and Observations in South-central Alaska Read More »
This project provides the first preliminary OA vulnerability assessment for Puerto Rico.
Vulnerability to Ocean Acidification in Puerto Rico Read More »
This project evaluates the conditions and mechanisms of ocean acidification impacts on Dungeness crabs.
Understanding the effects of ocean acidification on Dungeness crab Read More »
This project creates, tests, and evaluates two teaching toolkits supporting ocean acidification literacy.
Ocean Acidification Toolkits for Educators Read More »
The Ocean Protector project is an active game-based curriculum program educating middle school students about ocean and coastal acidification impacts and promotes ocean stewardship.
Ocean Protector – gaming for ocean acidification literacy and action Read More »
The Ocean Careers Week Project provides professional development to teachers in these communities, including exposure to different types of career levels and professionals in fields related to ocean acidification.
Ocean Careers Week Project Read More »
This project delivers educator workshops and creates culturally relevant curricula and multimedia online toolkits in collaboration with formal educators and partners.
This project aims to improve the performance of data assimilation and forecasts for operational applications for a variety of users.
Improving data assimilation for U.S. ocean forecasts Read More »
This project strengthens ocean acidification literacy and cohesion across states through an educational partnership between a coastal school and non-coastal schools across the nation, targeting students with diverse backgrounds and from groups underrepresented in STEM.
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: