Valenti Sallares, director of the Spanish National Research Council’s Institute of Marine Sciences, explains to us how acidification is impacting our oceans.
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Understanding how acidification impacts the ocean (video)
Published 17 April 2024 Presentations ClosedA pioneering NASA GEOS/ECCO coupled nature run that admits clouds, ocean eddies, and tides (video)
Published 16 April 2024 Presentations ClosedHow Tuesday webinar: coastal and ocean acidification data
Published 21 March 2024 Presentations ClosedOur 3/19/24 “How Tuesday” provided a tour of the Portal’s coastal and ocean acidification monitoring sites maps and an overview of acidification in the Mid-Atlantic. A collection of seven acidification-related maps in the Portal’s Water Quality theme were recently expanded to include 20,000 additional sites where sampling is currently being or has been conducted recently in the region. Taken together, the maps serve as a valuable tool for the Mid-Atlantic Coastal Acidification Network (MACAN) in its goal to develop a robust network that monitors for changes to the region’s water chemistry. The webinar featured a presentation by Carly LaRoche, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Virginia in the Department of Environmental Sciences. Her current research focuses on coastal carbonate chemistry trends at the Virginia Coast Reserve Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) site and also studies the influence of wastewater effluent on coastal acidification in Buzzards Bay, off the Massachusetts coast. Over the past year, Carly has been collaborating with MACAN and MARCO to produce a Coastal and Ocean Acidification Monitoring Inventory for the Mid-Atlantic region.
Continue reading ‘How Tuesday webinar: coastal and ocean acidification data’Marine carbon dioxide removal: from blue carbon to ocean alkalinity enhancement (text & video)
Published 20 March 2024 Events , Presentations ClosedUnraveling the potential of seagrass and macroalgal ecosystems as climate change refugia (presentation)
Published 4 March 2024 Events , Presentations ClosedThe reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is essential to slow down the velocity of climate change. Likewise, the complementary implementation of other mitigation and adaptation strategies is equally important to increase environmental, social, and economic resilience. In coastal areas, one strategy is to focus conservation and management actions on foundation species of marine macrophytes, such as seagrasses and macroalgae. First, the capacity of these ecosystems to store carbon in the long term (blue carbon) makes them important carbon sinks at global scales. Second, their capacity to enhance organisms’ resilience, by minimizing environmental stress through the generation of chemical habitats, makes them important ecosystems to consider as local ocean acidification refugia. However, the complexity and high dynamism of biogeochemistry in coastal seawater, and the scarcity of comprehensive studies, have created uncertainty regarding the generality of potential benefits. Thus, the role of seagrass and macroalgal ecosystems as climate change refugia or hotspots of carbon sequestration is largely unresolved. This talk will show a synthesis of the latter research on these topics and will give a glance at how these concepts can also be applied to seaweed aquaculture as an effective measure to fight climate change in coastal areas.
Continue reading ‘Unraveling the potential of seagrass and macroalgal ecosystems as climate change refugia (presentation)’SOARCE Webinar Series: Ocean Acidification in the National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa
Published 10 January 2024 Courses and training , Presentations ClosedAmerican Samoa is home to some of the most resilient coral reefs in the world. From the 500-year-old giant Porites corals in Ta’u, to the heat resistant “super corals” in Ofu, and the thriving coral communities in Fagatele Bay. The reefs protect the shorelines, provide food for families, and play an integral role in Samoan culture and heritage. The National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa is working with partners to better understand how ocean acidification may affect these resources and the communities that rely on them. Efforts include monitoring ocean acidification indicators, integration of ocean acidification into climate vulnerability and adaptation efforts, and education and outreach.
Sharing Ocean Acidification Resources for Communicators and Educators (SOARCE) webinar series aims to promote a better supported society. It is an initiative of the Ocean Acidification Programme (OAP) developed and implemented by NOAA.
Continue reading ‘SOARCE Webinar Series: Ocean Acidification in the National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa’The Ocean of Tomorrow: Episode 2 with Linn Hoffmann – Ocean Acidification and the Marine World
Published 8 January 2024 Educational Materials , Presentations , Resources ClosedWelcome to our new Ocean Acidification series!
This expert talk is based on chapter 2 in The Ocean of Tomorrow teachers booklet, created by the New Zealand Marine Studies Centre and can be downloaded in the link below.
This short talk is perfect for teacher and student PD! Use the video as a stand-alone or together with the classroom activity demonstrated in The Ocean of Tomorrow: Activity 2B. Enjoy!
Continue reading ‘The Ocean of Tomorrow: Episode 2 with Linn Hoffmann – Ocean Acidification and the Marine World’COP28 session – Ocean Carbon Dioxide Removal: Science, Governance and Policy for safe and transparent implementation
Published 14 December 2023 Events , Presentations ClosedThe ocean is the planets’ largest carbon reservoir. Interest in using marine spaces to facilitate CDR for climate change mitigation must be based on solid science and address environmental impacts, risks, co-benefits, technical feasibility, cost effectiveness and political/societal acceptance.
Speakers: Christopher Pearce (NOC, UK); Shaun Fitzgerald (Cambridge, UK); Ken Buesseler (WHOI, USA); David Koweek (Ocean Visions, USA); Margret Leinen (Scripps, USA); Paul Holtus (WOC, USA); Sarah Cooley (Ocean Conservancy, USA); Nianzhi Jiao (Xiamen, China); Miranda Böttcher (SWP, Germany)
UN Climate Change – Events, YouTube, 11 December 2023. Video & text.
SOARCE webinar series: Ocean Protector, an online ocean acidification game (text & video)
Published 21 November 2023 Presentations ClosedAbstract:
Ocean Protector is a new online game-based learning program to teach middle school students about the impacts of ocean acidification (OA) and positive actions to help. Thanks to funding from the NOAA OAP Education mini-grant, the game was developed collaboratively with educators to deliver a digital program that is engaging, easy to use, and integrates NOAA data into a framework that aligns with Next Generation Science Standards. Students begin the game by learning about OA and selecting a character role, such as marine park manager, fishing boat captain, or ocean tour guide. Students then evaluate and select decisions for how to reduce OA impacts on their character and marine life. After each decision the game updates dynamically and students analyze how their actions influenced OA impacts using data and their learned knowledge. Ultimately, this decision-driven process helps foster student-centered learning and ocean literacy, including with students from inland communities. Ocean Protector and associated lesson-plans are released freely online at https://www.outreachgames.org/OceanPr…. The presentation will detail the design structure, game details/usability, and educator resources along with lessons learned from the entire development process.
Continue reading ‘SOARCE webinar series: Ocean Protector, an online ocean acidification game (text & video)’A closer look at ocean alkalinity enhancement (video)
Published 20 November 2023 Presentations ClosedThis webinar will provide an overview of ocean alkalinity enhancement, how it works, why it’s receiving attention as a marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) strategy, and potential impacts being studied.
Speakers:
Dr. Andrew Dickson, Scripps Institution of Oceanography;
Dr. Burke Hales, Oregon State University;
Dr. Débora Iglesias-Rodriguez, University of California Santa Barbara.
The ocean absorbs more than 25% of the carbon dioxide humans release into the atmosphere, which lowers the seawater pH, known as ocean acidification. Natalie Monacci (UAF) discusses monitoring projects that aid in the projections of more acidic seawater conditions that stakeholders can use to support Alaska’s culture, fisheries, and blue economy. Natalie works for the University of Alaska Fairbank’s Ocean Acidification Research Center.
Continue reading ‘Monitoring Alaska’s ocean chemistry (video)’Ocean acidification: a threat to marine ecosystems and economies in the Commonwealth and beyond (text & video)
Published 16 November 2023 Events , Presentations , Resources ClosedThe continued growth of CO2 emissions poses a grave threat to marine species, food chains and economies in the form of ocean acidification. The ocean absorbs up to 30% of annual carbon emissions, resulting in a fall in the pH value of its seawaters, thus signifying a rise in their acidity. The past 20–30 years have seen a rapid increase in ocean acidification and, unless decisive actions are taken to stem emissions, it will continue to rise. This will have detrimental impacts on the chemistry of the oceans, threatening the well-being of the marine ecosystems, coastal industries and the human communities that depend on them.
Commonwealth countries are highly vulnerable to the adverse impacts of ocean acidification. Of the 56 Commonwealth members, 49 have marine coastlines, and 25 are small island developing states (SIDS). Around the United Kingdom, the effects have already started to show in the North Atlantic Ocean and seas of the North-West European Shelf, putting many marine species and the fishery industry at high risk. Recognising the gravity of the threat, the Commonwealth Blue Charter established an Ocean Acidification Action Group, under the leadership of New Zealand, to address its impacts and share knowledge about how to mitigate them.
The UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 14 calls for conserving and sustainably using the oceans, seas and marine resources. One of its key targets is to address and minimise the impacts of ocean acidification through co-operation at all levels. The Blue Charter’s Ocean Acidification Action Group has taken actions in support of this, including the publication of a policy handbook to assist Commonwealth governments. But there is much more to do.
This event will bring together policymakers, scientists and other ocean experts from within and outside of the Commonwealth to discuss this growing crisis. It will explore the threat ocean acidification poses to marine ecosystems; identify what’s at stake for economies, communities and individuals; and highlight best practices that can help stem its tide.
Ocean acidification: Time for action is a report written by Economist Impact for Back to Blue, an initiative of Economist Impact and The Nippon Foundation. The purpose of this report is to highlight the organisational efforts being taken by national and subnational governments, as well as other organisations, to address the threat to marine ecosystems posed by ocean acidification and the role of action plans in those efforts Read the report here: https://backtoblueinitiative.com/ocea…
*** Discover the data on ocean acidification in this interactive visual: https://backtoblueinitiative.com/ocea…
ABOUT THE BACK TO BLUE INITIATIVE ‘Back To Blue’ marries Economist Impact’s global audience and its reputation for objective, independent analysis with The Nippon Foundation’s global reputation for supporting ocean science, data and evidence. This unique initiative aims to have a measurable impact on ocean health.
To learn more, visit: https://backtoblueinitiative.com/
Continue reading ‘Ocean acidification: a threat to marine ecosystems and economies in the Commonwealth and beyond (text & video)’Ocean acidification bridging earth science and chemistry (text & video)
Published 15 November 2023 Presentations ClosedPresenters: Miasha Brunkhorst & Jessica Swann
All presenters are affiliated with Arizona State University’s Center for Education Through Exploration.
Resources: Webinar Slides on Google Slides (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1fI7rKaBUjeVrHO8ebdf5bsNyk9okLd_WiIgS406-IZY/edit#slide=id.g23964bc280a_0_1)
GCAN Webinar Series: Tropical cyclone-induced coastal acidification in Galveston Bay, Texas, Thursday, 21 September 2023
Published 21 September 2023 Events , Presentations ClosedDate & time: Thursday, 21 September 2023, 2-3 pm ET / 8-9 pm CET
Location: online
Tacey Hicks is a current John A Knauss Sea Grant Fellow at the National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, where she works as an ocean policy analyst. She received her B.S. in Chemistry from Montana State University and is a current doctoral candidate in Oceanography at Texas A&M University. Her research focuses on the impacts of climate change to the ocean and coastal water carbonate chemistry of calcifying ecosystems, with an emphasis on the influence of extreme events and environmental conditions.
Continue reading ‘GCAN Webinar Series: Tropical cyclone-induced coastal acidification in Galveston Bay, Texas, Thursday, 21 September 2023’SOARCE Webinar Series – A new wave of ocean acidification communication: engaging communities using StoryMaps
Published 13 September 2023 Courses and training , Presentations ClosedDate and time: Wednesday, 13 September 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CEST
Location: online
Ocean acidification (OA) is linked to environmental, economic, and societal losses in communities reliant on threatened ecosystems and fisheries. Alaskans are particularly vulnerable compared to lower latitudes, experiencing accelerated OA and higher dependencies on at-risk species for industry and subsistence. However, OA remains under-discussed and often misunderstood by many educators, industry workers, and community members.
To better engage with communities affected by OA, NOAA’s Ocean Acidification Program, the OA Alliance, the Alaska OA Network, and the Aquarium Conservation Partnership collaborated to increase targeted OA communication in Alaska. Together, we created a public-friendly digital StoryMap detailing local impacts of and responses to OA that aquariums or educational centers can implement or promote. Similar StoryMaps are being designed for other regions and aquariums from the West Coast to the Gulf Coast to emphasize aspects of OA across the US. In fact, local aquarium or education center partners are working on increasing local engagement with the StoryMaps through different storytelling, design, and implementation choices.
Continue reading ‘SOARCE Webinar Series – A new wave of ocean acidification communication: engaging communities using StoryMaps’Alaska Educators Ocean Acidification Listening Session registration
Published 17 August 2023 Events , Presentations ClosedDate and time: Friday, 1 September 2023, 1 – 2 am CEST
Location: online (Zoom)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84758250542?pwd=V0pPMnlkemV4VjJEZ0Q2QXU1cTJHdz09
The NOAA Ocean Acidification Program (OAP) advances ocean acidification science, education and outreach. As our knowledge about our changing oceans has advanced, so has the needs of audiences around the nation. We are assessing nationwide stakeholder needs via listening sessions to identify gaps, priorities, and the ways in which we can support people impacted by ocean and coastal acidification. The listening sessions help us understand your priorities and needs, how ocean acidification and ocean change intersect, and how we can best support you through education and outreach projects and initiatives!The listening sessions will help inform:
- Funding opportunities such as education mini-grants, and future Notice of Funding Opportunities (grants)
- Updates to the NOAA Ocean Acidification Education Implementation Plan
- Best practices for outreach and education initiatives that support your needs
Educators Ocean Acidification Listening Session registration
Published 16 August 2023 Events , Presentations ClosedDate and time: Thursday, 24 August 2023, 8 – 9pm CEST
Location: online (Zoom)
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqdOqtqDkuHdJNA753qV5XEyxnxymQXYwn
This listening session is a general session for any educator from any region of the US!
The NOAA Ocean Acidification Program (OAP) advances ocean acidification science, education and outreach. As our knowledge about our changing oceans has advanced, so has the needs of audiences around the nation. We are assessing nationwide stakeholder needs via listening sessions to identify gaps, priorities, and the ways in which we can support people impacted by ocean and coastal acidification. The listening sessions help us understand your priorities and needs, how ocean acidification and ocean change intersect, and how we can best support you through education and outreach projects and initiatives!
The listening sessions will help inform:
- Funding opportunities such as education mini-grants, and future Notice of Funding Opportunities (grants)
- Updates to the NOAA Ocean Acidification Education Implementation Plan
- Best practices for outreach and education initiatives that support your needs
Format: The listening session will begin with a brief overview of the NOAA Ocean Acidification Program and the stakeholder needs assessment project. Next, participants will have the opportunity to share your priorities and concerns in your work and daily life on how ocean change and ocean acidification has impacted you, and identify ways we can support you. Your anonymous responses will be recorded using Mentimeter.
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The NOAA Ocean Acidification Program, via Eventbrite. More information.
West Coast Educators Ocean Acidification Listening Session registration
Published 15 August 2023 Events , Presentations ClosedDate and time: Tuesday, 22 August 2023, 10 – 11pm CEST
Location: online (Zoom)
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpde6qpjMsHNwpToaknvvfJ8BVqn0Gy2k0
The NOAA Ocean Acidification Program (OAP) advances ocean acidification science, education and outreach. As our knowledge about our changing oceans has advanced, so has the needs of audiences around the nation. We are assessing nationwide stakeholder needs via listening sessions to identify gaps, priorities, and the ways in which we can support people impacted by ocean and coastal acidification. The listening sessions help us understand your priorities and needs, how ocean acidification and ocean change intersect, and how we can best support you through education and outreach projects and initiatives!The listening sessions will help inform:
- Funding opportunities such as education mini-grants, and future Notice of Funding Opportunities (grants)
- Updates to the NOAA Ocean Acidification Education Implementation Plan
- Best practices for outreach and education initiatives that support your needs
Northeast Educators Ocean Acidification Listening Session registration
Published 14 August 2023 Events , Presentations ClosedDate and time: Thursday, 17 August 2023, 10-11 pm CEST
Location: online (Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMocu-oqzsjHtZrCU-Wc7Ae4Hu3UeUTE3yK)
The NOAA Ocean Acidification Program (OAP) advances ocean acidification science, education and outreach. As our knowledge about our changing oceans has advanced, so has the needs of audiences around the nation. We are assessing nationwide stakeholder needs via listening sessions to identify gaps, priorities, and the ways in which we can support people impacted by ocean and coastal acidification. The listening sessions help us understand your priorities and needs, how ocean acidification and ocean change intersect, and how we can best support you through education and outreach projects and initiatives!The listening sessions will help inform:
- Funding opportunities such as education mini-grants, and future Notice of Funding Opportunities (grants)
- Updates to the NOAA Ocean Acidification Education Implementation Plan
- Best practices for outreach and education initiatives that support your needs
