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Pelagic calcifiers face increased mortality and habitat loss with warming and ocean acidification
Citation: Bednaršek, Nina, Brendan R. Carter, Ryan M. McCabe, Richard A. Feely, Evan Howard, Francisco P. Chavez, Meredith Elliott, Jennifer L. Fisher, Jaime Jahncke, and Zach Siegrist. 2022. “ Pelagic Calcifiers Face Increased Mortality and Habitat Loss with Warming and Ocean Acidification.” Ecological Applications 32(7): e2674. https://doi.org/10.1002/eap.2674.
OAP Grant #OAPFY2018.03.PMEL.003
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Global Synthesis of the Status and Trends of Ocean Acidification Impacts on Shelled Pteropods
  • Nina Bednaršek , Richard A. Feely, Greg Pelletier, and Flora Desmet
  • Oceanography
  • October 30, 2023
Citation: Bednaršek, N., R.A. Feely, G. Pelletier, and F. Desmet. 2023. Global synthesis of the status and trends of ocean acidification impacts on shelled pteropods. Oceanography 36(2–3):130–137, https://doi.org/10.5670/oceanog.2023.210.
Funding for RAF and NB was provided by the NOAA Ocean Acidification and Global Ocean Observing and Monitoring Programs and the Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (OAP Contract Number NRDD 20848 and GOMO Fund Reference Number 100018302)
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Dysregulation of microRNAs may contribute to neurosensory impairment in Arctic cod (Boreogadus saida) following CO2 exposure
Citation: C. C. Schweitzer, Carolina A. Bonin, Christopher Magel, Thomas P. Hurst, and Andrij Z. Horodysky. Dysregulation of microRNAs may contribute to neurosensory impairment in Arctic cod (Boreogadus saida) following CO2 exposure. Front. Mar. Sci. 2023. doi: https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2023.1247344.
Arctic cod exposures, dissections, and molecular procedures were also supported by NSF HRD and by a grant from NOAA’s Ocean Acidification Program.
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Can Seasonal Forecasts of Ocean Conditions Aid Fishery Managers? Experiences from 10 Years of J-SCOPE
  • Samantha Ann Siedlecki , Simone R. Alin, Emily L. Norton, Nicholas A. Bond , Albert J. Hermann, Richard A. Feely, and Jan A. Newton
  • Oceanography
  • October 30, 2023
Citation: Siedlecki, S.A., S.R. Alin, E.L. Norton, N.A. Bond, A.J. Hermann, R.A. Feely, and J.A. Newton. 2023. Can seasonal forecasts of ocean conditions aid fishery managers? Experiences from 10 years of J-SCOPE. Oceanography 36(2–3):158–167, https://doi.org/​10.5670/oceanog.2023.219.
SRA and RAF thank PMEL and the NOAA Ocean Acidification Program for funding their contributions. This is PMEL contribution number 5500.
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A 37-year record of ocean acidification in the Southern California current
Citation: Wolfe, W.H., Martz, T.R., Dickson, A.G. et al. A 37-year record of ocean acidification in the Southern California current. Commun Earth Environ 4, 406 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43247-023-01065-0
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A decade-long cruise time series (2008–2018) of physical and biogeochemical conditions in the southern Salish Sea, North America
  • Simone R. Alin, Jan A. Newton, Richard A. Feely, Dana Greeley, Beth Curry, Julian Herndon, and Mark Warner
  • Earth System Science Data
  • February 8, 2024
Citation: Alin, S. R., Newton, J. A., Feely, R. A., Greeley, D., Curry, B., Herndon, J., and Warner, M.: A decade-long cruise time series (2008–2018) of physical and biogeochemical conditions in the southern Salish Sea, North America, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 16, 837–865, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-16-837-2024, 2024.
This research has been supported by the WOAC, NOAA/PMEL, NOAA/OAP, NOAA/IOOS, NANOOS, UW/SOO, and UW/CICOES (NOAA Cooperative Agreement no. NA20OAR4320271).
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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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