NECAN held webinars in March and April of 2018 that discuss the role of community scientists in ocean and coastal acidification (OCA) monitoring.
NECAN Ocean Acidification Community science webinars Read More »
View NECAN’s 6-part webinar series (2018) presented by experts within the fishing and aquaculture industries and research on the impacts of ocean and coastal acidification in the U.S. Northeast.
NECAN Fisheries & Aquaculture webinar series Read More »
1-pager describing the link between ocean acidification and industry in the U.S. Northeast.
NECAN: Fisheries and Aquaculture Read More »
Brief primer on ocean and coastal acidification in the U.S. Northeast region.
Overview of Acidification in the Northeast Region Read More »
This infographic shares information on important fisheries and what we know about the risk and impact to people and marine life in the Gulf of Maine. Produced 10/2022
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:
