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Assessing the effects of ocean acidification in the Northeast US using an end-to-end marine ecosystem model
Citation: Fay, G., Link, J. S., & Hare, J. A. (2017). Assessing the effects of ocean acidification in the Northeast US using an end-to-end marine ecosystem model. Ecological Modelling, 347, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolmodel.2016.12.016
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Plasticity in skeletal characteristics of nursery-raised staghorn coral, Acropora cervicornis
  • Ilsa B. Kuffner, Erich Bartels, Anastasios Stathakopoulos, Ian C. Enochs, G. Kolodziej, Lauren T. Toth, Derek P. Manzello
  • Coral Reefs
  • March 4, 2017
Citation: Kuffner, I. B., Bartels, E., Stathakopoulos, A., Enochs, I. C., Kolodziej, G., Toth, L. T., & Manzello, D. P. (2017). Plasticity in skeletal characteristics of nursery-raised staghorn coral, Acropora cervicornis. Coral Reefs, 36(3), 679-684. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00338-017-1560-2
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Mixed-layer carbon cycling at the Kuroshio Extension Observatory
Citation: Fassbender, A. J., Sabine, C. L., Cronin, M. F., & Sutton, A. J. (2017). Mixed-layer carbon cycling at the Kuroshio Extension Observatory. Global Biogeochemical Cycles, 31(2), 272-288. https://doi.org/10.1002/2016GB005547
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Risks of ocean acidification in the California Current food web and fisheries: ecosystem model projections
  • Kristin N. Marshall, Isaac C. Kaplan, Emma E. Hodgson, Albert Hermann, D. Shallin Busch, Paul McElhany, Timothy E. Essington, Chris J. Harvey, Elizabeth A. Fulton
  • Global Change Biology
  • January 12, 2017
Citation: Marshall, K. N., Kaplan, I. C., Hodgson, E. E., Hermann, A., Busch, D. S., McElhany, P., Essington, T. E., Harvey, C. J., & Fulton, E. A. (2017). Risks of ocean acidification in the California Current food web and fisheries: ecosystem model projections. Global Change Biology, 23(4), 1525-1539. https://doi.org/10.1111/gcb.13594
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Elevated CO2 does not exacerbate nutritional stress in larvae of a Pacific flatfish
  • Thomas P. Hurst, Benjamin J. Laurel, Eric Hanneman, Scott A. Haines, Michele L. Ottmar
  • Fisheries Oceanography
  • January 6, 2017
Citation: Hurst, T. P., Laurel, B. J., Hanneman, E., Haines, S. A., & Ottmar, M. L. (2017). Elevated CO2 does not exacerbate nutritional stress in larvae of a Pacific flatfish. Fisheries Oceanography, 26(3), 336-349. https://doi.org/10.1111/fog.12195
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A year in the life of a central California kelp forest: physical and biological insights into biogeochemical variability
  • David A. Koweek, Kerry J. Nickols, Paul R. Leary, Steve Y. Litvin, Tom W. Bell, Timothy Luthin, Sarah Lummis, David A. Mucciarone, Robert B. Dunbar
  • Biogeosciences
  • January 5, 2017
Citation: Koweek, D. A., Nickols, K. J., Leary, P. R., Litvin, S. Y., Bell, T. W., Luthin, T., Lummis, S., Mucciarone, D. A., & Dunbar, R. B. (2017). A year in the life of a central California kelp forest: physical and biological insights into biogeochemical variability. Biogeosciences, 14(1), 31-44. https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-14-31-2017
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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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