Students will use recent and live data from buoys and oceanographic research vessels to explore both natural and anthropogenic factors on oceanic pH. Includes both middle school and high school lessons.
Ocean Acidification; Investigating Data Read More »
Graphing pH levels in the ocean and making connections to ocean acidification. Students will explore the topic of ocean acidification. They will construct, analyze and interpret a pH graph. Students will develop analytical thinking skills.
This short activity allows students to visualize the negative impacts on ocean organisms as the pH of the ocean drops (ocean acidification or OA) through rounds of a modified card game War.
The WAR for Carbonate Ions in Ocean Acidification Read More »
Students investigate pH in the ocean through data, explore impacts from ecosystems to human influence, and share insights with presentations and concept maps.
Understand ocean acidification through game-based learning. Website includes easy to access game, source code, science standards, educator guide, and module integration. Geared toward students middle school to adults. (2023)
Dive into ocean and coastal acidification with the newly updated NOAA Data in the Classroom. Designed for grades 9-12, this 5-level module features interactive maps, graphs, videos and incorporates the latest NOAA data to reveal the science behind acidification impacts.
Data in the Classroom: Understanding Ocean and Coastal Acidification Read More »
A research-based online curriculum where students learn about acidification and its solutions and collecting and analyzing data.
Virtual Urchin: Our Acidifying Ocean Read More »
*6th Grade Curriculum includes Ocean Acidification GSSC is a K-12 environmental science program that uses shellfish as a model to teach marine science and stewardship with hands-on learning through field experience.
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An inquiry-based lesson where students investigate if ocean acidification and ocean warming affect the behavior and survival of stone crab larvae published in 2024
Students examine data on Mid-Atlantic species to understand how decreasing pH affects growth, reproduction, and survival. They connect changes in chemistry to impacts on living organisms.
Understanding seasonal changes in ocean acidification in Alaskan waters and the potential impacts to the multi-billion-dollar fishery sector is a main priority. Through work funded by NOAA’s Ocean Acidification Program, the Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory developed a model capable of depicting past ocean chemistry conditions for the Bering Sea and is now testing the ability of this model to forecast future conditions. This model is being used to develop an ocean acidification indicator provided to fisheries managers in the annual NOAA Eastern Bering Sea Ecosystem Status Report.
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:
