For Alaskans dependent on salmon, understanding how species may fare in a higher-acidity environment is critical. The cultural and economic implications of the future of salmon depend on our ability to make well-informed decisions and to adapt to changing conditions. This flier explains the effects of ocean acidification on Alaskan salmon and the research efforts […]
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The objective of this course is for students to gain a process-based understanding of ocean acidification’s impact within Alaskan environments. This course will cover the fundamentals of the carbon cycle, ocean carbon chemistry, and the biological pump, as well as special topics including species case studies and regional profiles of Alaska’s waters.
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Hosted by the Interagency Working Group on Ocean Acidification, this series is starting a conversation about the most important research gaps in acidification and estuaries for the federal government to address. The third webinar will discuss examples of where acidification science can inform coastal management decisions to serve community and industry needs.
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This is the second webinar in the Acidification & Estuaries Webinar Series hosted by the Interagency Working Group on Ocean Acidification. This webinar gives an overview of the state of the science related to acidification in estuaries and discuss remaining research gaps. Speakers discuss the causes of acidification, biological impacts, and how we can assess
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Hosted by the Interagency Working Group on Ocean Acidification, this webinar gives an overview of coastal acidification, the importance of studying acidification in estuaries, and the role that federal agencies currently play in monitoring and researching acidification in estuaries.
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This report describes federally funded ocean acidification activities during fiscal years 2022 and 2023. The report describes projects that were funded across the federal government, organized by region and then by thematic area. Budget tables are included that detail the amount spent by each agency on each thematic area. From these investments, advancements were made
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As part of the NOAA Blue Carbon Inventory Project, this webstory presents information on blue carbon, the inventory project, management, and stories of impacts to communities and people. Get access to the inventory and read about why it was created and how it can be used to build resilience to coastal change.
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This document outlines the membership balance of the Ocean Acidification Advisory Board
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This document is the formation document for the Ocean Acidification Advisory Board and outlines their specific rights and responsibilities.
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This interactive online tool developed by the University of California, Santa Cruz provides ocean acidification and hypoxia (OAH) projections for California coastal waters. This tool allows users to visualize the future progression of OAH at spatial scales relevant to marine resource management, and for biologically-relevant pH, aragonite saturation state, and oxygen thresholds.
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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: