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Ocean acidification effects on calcification and dissolution in tropical reef macroalgae
  • C. McNicholl, M. S. Koch, P. W. Swarzenski, F. R. Oberhaensli, A. Taylor, M. Gómez Batista, M. Metian
  • Coral Reefs
  • August 27, 2020
Citation: McNicholl, C., Koch, M.S., Swarzenski, P.W. et al. Ocean acidification effects on calcification and dissolution in tropical reef macroalgae. Coral Reefs 39, 1635–1647 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00338-020-01991-x
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Global variability in seawater Mg:Ca and Sr:Ca ratios in the modern ocean
  • Mario Lebrato, Dieter Garbe-Schönberg, Marius N. Müller, Sonia Blanco-Ameijeiras, Richard A. Feely, Laura Lorenzoni, Juan-Carlos Molinero, Karen Bremer, Daniel O. B. Jones, Debora Iglesias-Rodriguez, Dana Greeley, Miles D. Lamare, Aurelien Paulmier , Michelle Graco, Joan Cartes, Joana Barcelos e Ramos, Ana de Lara, Ricardo Sanchez-Leal, Paz Jimenez, Flavio E. Paparazzo, Susan E. Hartman, Ulrike Westernströer, Marie Küter, Roberto Benavides, Armindo F. da Silva, Steven Bell, Chris Payne, Solveig Olafsdottir, Kelly Robinson, Liisa M. Jantunen, Alexander Korablev, Richard J. Webster, Elizabeth M. Jones, Olivier Gilg Pascal Bailly du Bois, Jacek Beldowski, Carin Ashjian, Nejib D. Yahia, Benjamin Twining, Xue-Gang Chen, Li-Chun Tseng, Jiang-Shiou Hwang, Hans-Uwe Dahms, Andreas Oschlies
  • PNAS
  • August 25, 2020
Citation: M. Lebrato, D. Garbe-Schönberg, M.N. Müller, S. Blanco-Ameijeiras, R.A. Feely, L. Lorenzoni, J. Molinero, K. Bremer, D.O.B. Jones, D. Iglesias-Rodriguez, D. Greeley, M.D. Lamare, A. Paulmier, M. Graco, J. Cartes, J. Barcelos e Ramos, A. de Lara, R. Sanchez-Leal, P. Jimenez, F.E. Paparazzo, S.E. Hartman, U. Westernströer, M. Küter, R. Benavides, A.F. da Silva, S. Bell, C. Payne, S. Olafsdottir, K. Robinson, L.M. Jantunen, A. Korablev, R.J. Webster, E.M. Jones, O. Gilg, P. Bailly du Bois, J. Beldowski, C. Ashjian, N.D. Yahia, B. Twining, X. Chen, L. Tseng, J. Hwang, H. Dahms, A. Oschlies, Global variability in seawater Mg:Ca and Sr:Ca ratios in the modern ocean, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 117 (36) 22281-22292, https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1918943117 (2020).
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The challenges of detecting and attributing ocean acidification impacts on marine ecosystems
  • Steve S Doo, Andrea Kealoha, Andreas Andersson, Anne L Cohen, Tacey L Hicks, Zackary I Johnson, Matthew H Long, Paul McElhany, Nathaniel Mollica, Kathryn E F Shamberger, Nyssa J Silbiger, Yuichiro Takeshita, D Shallin Busch
  • ICES Journal of Marine Science
  • August 9, 2020
Citation: Steve S Doo, Andrea Kealoha, Andreas Andersson, Anne L Cohen, Tacey L Hicks, Zackary I Johnson, Matthew H Long, Paul McElhany, Nathaniel Mollica, Kathryn E F Shamberger, Nyssa J Silbiger, Yuichiro Takeshita, D Shallin Busch, The challenges of detecting and attributing ocean acidification impacts on marine ecosystems, ICES Journal of Marine Science, Volume 77, Issue 7-8, December 2020, Pages 2411–2422, https://doi.org/10.1093/icesjms/fsaa094
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Accounting for risk transitions of ocean ecosystems under climate change: an economic justification for more ambitious policy responses
  • Daiju Narita, Hans-Otto Poertner & Katrin Rehdanz
  • Climatic Change
  • July 31, 2020
Citation: Narita, D., Poertner, HO. & Rehdanz, K. Accounting for risk transitions of ocean ecosystems under climate change: an economic justification for more ambitious policy responses. Climatic Change 162, 1–11 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10584-020-02763-w
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A regional hindcast model simulating ecosystem dynamics, inorganic carbon chemistry, and ocean acidification in the Gulf of Alaska
  • Claudine Hauri, Cristina Schultz, Katherine Hedstrom, Seth Danielson, Brita Irving, Scott C. Doney, Raphael Dussin, Enrique N. Curchitser, David F. Hill, Charles A. Stock
  • Biogeosciences
  • July 29, 2020
Citation: Hauri, C., Schultz, C., Hedstrom, K., Danielson, S., Irving, B., Doney, S. C., Dussin, R., Curchitser, E. N., Hill, D. F., and Stock, C. A.: A regional hindcast model simulating ecosystem dynamics, inorganic carbon chemistry, and ocean acidification in the Gulf of Alaska, Biogeosciences, 17, 3837–3857, https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-17-3837-2020, 2020.
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Evaluation of a New Carbon Dioxide System for Autonomous Surface Vehicles
  • Christopher Sabine, Adrienne Sutton, Kelly McCabe, Noah Lawrence-Slavas, Simone Alin, Richard Feely, Richard Jenkins, Stacy Maenner, Christian Meinig, Jesse Thomas, Erik van Ooijen, Abe Passmore, and Bronte Tilbrook
  • Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology
  • July 29, 2020
Citation: Sabine, C., and Coauthors, 2020: Evaluation of a New Carbon Dioxide System for Autonomous Surface Vehicles. J. Atmos. Oceanic Technol., 37, 1305–1317, https://doi.org/10.1175/JTECH-D-20-0010.1.
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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

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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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