Ocean and coastal acidification (OCA) threatens marine ecosystems and the coastal communities that rely on them. Actions and best practices to adapt to and mitigate impacts of OCA, such as buffering sediments, restoring seagrasses and conserving refugia is an area of active research. Hear from five speakers about strategies to mitigate impacts of OCA on coral reefs and shellfish resources.
December 1, 2020, 2:00 – 3:30 pm EST
Welcome
Dennis Deziel, EPA Region 1, Administrator
Brian Frazer, EPA Headquarters, Office of Water, Director Oceans, Wetlands & Communities Division
Dr. Tyler Cyronak, Assistant Professor, Nova Southeastern University (Florida)
Sara Randall, Associate Director, Downeast Institute (Maine)
December 3, 2020, 12:00 – 1:30 pm EST
Dr. Kimberly K. Yates, Senior Research Oceanographer, U.S. Geological Survey, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center (Florida)
Dr. Nichole Price, Senior Research Scientist, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences (Maine)
Dr. Susie Arnold, Marine Scientist, Island Institute (Maine)
