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Ocean Acidification Science Needs for Natural Resource Managers of the North American West Coast
  • Alexandria B. Boehm , Mark Z. Jacobson, Michael J. O’Donnell , Martha Sutula, W. Waldo Wakefield , Stephen B. Weisberg, Elizabeth Whiteman
  • Oceanography
  • October 2, 2015
Citation: Boehm, A.B., M.Z. Jacobson, M.J. O’Donnell, M. Sutula, W.W. Wakefield, S.B. Weisberg, and E. Whiteman. 2015. Ocean acidification science needs for natural resource managers of the North American west coast. Oceanography 28(2):170–181, https://doi.org/10.5670/oceanog.2015.40.
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And on Top of All That… Coping with Ocean Acidification in the Midst of Many Stressors
  • Denise L. Breitburg , Joseph Salisbury , Joan M. Bernhard, Wei-Jun Cai , Sam Dupont , Scott C. Doney, Kristy J. Kroeker, Lisa A. Levin , W. Christopher Long , Lisa M. Milke , Seth H. Miller, Beth Phelan, Uta Passow , Brad A. Seibel , Anne E. Todgham, Ann M. Tarrant
  • Oceanography
  • October 2, 2015
Citation: Breitburg, D.L., J. Salisbury, J.M. Bernhard, W.-J. Cai, S. Dupont, S.C. Doney, K.J. Kroeker, L.A. Levin, W.C. Long, L.M. Milke, S.H. Miller, B. Phelan, U. Passow, B.A. Seibel, A.E. Todgham, and A.M. Tarrant. 2015. And on top of all that… Coping with ocean acidification in the midst of many stressors. Oceanography 28(2):48–61, https://doi.org/10.5670/oceanog.2015.31.
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Understanding, Characterizing, and Communicating Responses to Ocean Acidification: Challenges and Uncertainties
  • D. Shallin Busch, Michael J. O’Donnell, Claudine Hauri , Katharine J. Mach , Matthew Poach, Scott C. Doney, Sergio R. Signorini
  • Oceanography
  • October 2, 2015
Citation: Busch, D. S., O’Donnell, M. J., Hauri, C., Mach, K. J., Poach, M., Doney, S. C., & Signorini, S. R. (2015). Understanding, Characterizing, and Communicating Responses to Ocean Acidification CHALLENGES AND UNCERTAINTIES. Oceanography, 28(2), 30-39. https://doi.org/10.5670/oceanog.2015.29
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Autonomous Ocean Measurements in the California Current Ecosystem
  • Mark D. Ohman, Daniel L. Rudnick, Alexander Chekalyuk , Russ E. Davis, Richard A. Feely, Mati Kahru , Hey-Jin Kim, Michael R. Landry, Todd R. Martz, Christopher L. Sabine, Uwe Send
  • Oceanography
  • October 2, 2015
Citation: Ohman, M.D., D.L. Rudnick, A. Chekalyuk, R.E. Davis, R.A. Feely, M. Kahru, H.-J. Kim, M.R. Landry, T.R. Martz, C.L. Sabine, and U. Send. 2013. Autonomous ocean measurements in the California Current Ecosystem. Oceanography 26(3):18–25, https://doi.org/​10.5670/oceanog.2013.41.
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Ocean Acidification in the Surface Waters of the Pacific-Arctic Boundary Regions
  • Jeremy T. Mathis, Jessica N. Cross, Wiley Evans, Scott C. Doney
  • Oceanography
  • October 2, 2015
Citation: Mathis, J.T., J.N. Cross, W. Evans, and S.C. Doney. 2015. Ocean acidification in the surface waters of the Pacific-Arctic boundary regions. Oceanography 28(2):122–135, https://doi.org/10.5670/oceanog.2015.36.
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Climatological distribution of aragonite saturation state in the global oceans
  • Li-Qing Jiang, Richard A. Feely, Brendan R. Carter, Dana J. Greeley, Dwight K. Gledhill, Krisa M. Arzayus
  • Global Biogeochemical Cycles
  • September 18, 2015
Citation: Jiang, L.-Q., R. A. Feely, B. R. Carter, D. J. Greeley, D. K. Gledhill, and K. M. Arzayus (2015), Climatological distribution of aragonite saturation state in the global oceans, Global Biogeochem. Cycles, 29, 1656–1673, doi:10.1002/2015GB005198.
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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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