Richard Feely discusses new findings about how increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is making the oceans more acidic, and how that will affect ocean ecosystems and the marine animals that inhabit them.
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The origin and impacts of ocean acidification – part 2 (text & video)
Published 23 February 2022 Presentations ClosedTags: resource, video/audio
The origin and impacts of ocean acidification – part 3 (text & video)
Published 23 February 2022 Presentations ClosedTags: presentation, resource, video/audio
Richard Feely discusses new findings about how increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is making the oceans more acidic, and how that will affect ocean ecosystems and the marine animals that inhabit them.
Continue reading ‘The origin and impacts of ocean acidification – part 3 (text & video)’In this episode of #SeaTalk: To help determine the causes of ocean acidification—a phenomenon where anthropogenic, or man-made, carbon dioxide is taken each year from the atmosphere by the world’s oceans and becomes carbonic acid—University of Delaware professor Wei-Jun Cai teamed with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) scientists and others to look at carbon dioxide uptake and ocean acidification in the coastal oceans of North America.
Continue reading ‘SeaTalk — ocean acidification (video & text)’Ocean acidification crisis and global warming observations from tropical corals (text & video)
Published 19 January 2022 Presentations ClosedHuman induced increases in atmospheric CO2 levels are warming the Earth’s ocean and also increasing the acidity of our shallow marine environments. This process, known as ocean acidification (OA), is caused by the absorption of atmospheric CO2 by the oceans and is threatening the ability of calcifying organisms to build their calcium carbonate skeletons. Our current understanding of the changes caused by OA in the tropical oceans is severely limited due to the lack of reliable long-term seawater pH monitoring and the difficulty in reconstructing past changes in pH and ocean chemistry in these remote environments. This project uses techniques to reconstruct past seawater conditions from long-living corals to observe the evolution of pH and carbonate chemistry in our tropical oceans. Improved multi-proxy techniques are also applied to observe sea surface temperature and hydroclimate changes over the past few hundred years to provide a historical context to our current climate crisis.
Continue reading ‘Ocean acidification crisis and global warming observations from tropical corals (text & video)’Increasing levels of carbon dioxide have not just contributed to climate change—they’re also responsible for ocean acidification. In this experiment, students will explore the science behind this destructive phenomenon by using a Go Direct® pH Sensor and Vernier Graphical Analysis™ to measure changes in pH and study the effect of dissolved CO2 on the pH of water. Join Colleen McDaniel, our biology and environmental science educational technology specialist, to learn more about ocean acidification and the effects it has on the ecosystem.
Continue reading ‘Shedding light on ocean acidification (text & video)’Protecting our oceans, our future: what can EU do? (text & video)
Published 6 December 2021 Presentations ClosedSpeakers:
Dr Susan Gardner, Director, Ecosystems Division, UN Environment Programme; Humberto Delgado Rosa, Director, Natural Capital, DG Environment, European Commission; Karlijn Steinbusch, Program Manager People & Nature, Adessium
Moderator:
Stefan Sipka, Policy Analyst, European Policy Centre
There is growing recognition of the need to address the climate and ecological crises, but the role of oceans is often forgotten. Unsustainable aqua-culture, overfishing, climate change, ocean acidification, plastic waste, marine engineering and oil drilling, are having a devastating impact on marine life, and, consequently, threaten human well-being. Over-fishing, in particular, is weakening the ability of oceans to act as a natural carbon sink, thus undermining climate action.
The year 2021 has seen new efforts to raise the ambition for protecting oceans and marine ecosystems. The EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 sets out a protection target of at least 30% of the sea in the EU waters. Likewise, the 30% target for protecting oceans worldwide by 2030 is being discussed in the framework of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity. The 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow also brought increased awareness about the potential role of oceans in contributing to climate mitigation.
This Policy Dialogue explored the role of oceans in the climate and ecological crises, as well as the state of play and prospects for protecting oceans and marine ecosystems in the EU and beyond, including the role of the EU.
Continue reading ‘Protecting our oceans, our future: what can EU do? (text & video)’Book launch – the research handbook on ocean acidification law and policy (video)
Published 2 December 2021 Presentations ClosedNOAA Pacific Islands ocean acidification master’s student fellowship informational webinar (text & video)
Published 25 November 2021 Presentations ClosedLearn about the aims of the NOAA Pacific Islands Ocean Acidification Master’s Student Fellowship, along with the requirements for and process to submit a letter of intent and full proposal for this opportunity.
Continue reading ‘NOAA Pacific Islands ocean acidification master’s student fellowship informational webinar (text & video)’Expert panel: exploring law & policy strategies & frameworks to address climate related ocean change (text & video)
Published 23 November 2021 Presentations ClosedOrganised by: One Ocean Hub, The Ocean Foundation & the International Alliance to Combat Ocean Acidification. This event is part of the Climate Law and Governance day of events.
The event will bring marine and climate experts, together to discuss the impacts of climate change and ocean acidification on the marine environment and ecosystem services, potential mitigation and adaptation measures. The aim of the event is to identify synergies between the law of the sea and the climate change regimes that could maximise the effectiveness of potential responses to ongoing and significant changes in the marine ecosystems (and their services to humans) from the local to the global levels as a result from climate change.
Ocean warming and acidification has been already affecting marine productivity (including fisheries), carbon sink processes, distribution of species, and ocean currents patterns. Some of these changes (or the combination of those) could lead to irreversible tipping points in marine systems and the planet more broadly. Hence, the need for a more integrated approach in interpreting and negotiating decisions under relevant global frameworks regarding oceans, climate and biodiversity.
Chairs: Mr Mark J. Spalding (President, The Ocean Foundation) & Dr Francesco Sindico (Reader in International Environmental Law, Strathclyde Univ Law School)
Speakers & Discussants: Dr Daniela Diz (Heriot Watt Univ); Prof Murray Roberts (Edinburgh UVic); Adv Kate McKenzie (Strathclyde Univ); Adv Mitchell Lennan (Strathclyde Univ); Dr Kirsty McQuaid (Plymouth Univ); TBC (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Chile); Ms Alexis Valauri-Orton (Ocean Foundation); Dr Libby Jewett (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration); Dr Renée Martin-Nagle (Treasurer, International Water Resources Association IWRA, President & CEO, A Ripple Effect).
Continue reading ‘Expert panel: exploring law & policy strategies & frameworks to address climate related ocean change (text & video)’Climate change: scientists warn of dangers from ocean acidification (text & video)
Published 22 November 2021 Presentations ClosedScientists have warned that life on earth may become impossible unless countries stop the toxic chemical pollution of oceans. According to the Global Oceanic Environmental Survey, the world risks losing the marine ecosystem and biodiversity in the next twenty-five years along with the food supply for two billion people due to ocean acidification. CGTN’s Daniel Arap Moi with more.
Continue reading ‘Climate change: scientists warn of dangers from ocean acidification (text & video)’Understanding ocean acidification past, present and future (text & video)
Published 17 November 2021 Presentations ClosedIn this instalment of #SmallNationBigIdeas, we here from Dr Sindia Sosdian about how her research is helping to predict the impact of CO2-driven ocean acidification based on historical indicators.
Continue reading ‘Understanding ocean acidification past, present and future (text & video)’Inclusive ocean acidification action – science to society (video)
Published 11 November 2021 Presentations Closed15:00 – Inclusive Ocean Acidification Action – Science to Society
Continue reading ‘Inclusive ocean acidification action – science to society (video)’Contribution of nuclear science and technology to climate change adaptation: part 2 (video)
Published 8 November 2021 Presentations ClosedTags: presentation, resource, video/audio
Ocean acidification and the Changing Seas (video & text)
Published 3 November 2021 Presentations ClosedTags: presentation, resource, video/audio
In this video, made for World Oceans Day 2020, Christina explains ocean acidification, its relationship with climate change and its effects on marine environments.
Dr Christina Roggatz is a Chemical Ecologist based at the Energy & Environment Institute at the University of Hull, where she specialises in ocean acidification.
Christina has worked closely with The Deep, Hull on an exhibit called Changing Seas and explains the science supporting that exhibit.
Continue reading ‘Ocean acidification and the Changing Seas (video & text)’Ocean Acidification Research for Sustainability (OARS) overview and community discussion – ocean lab (text & video)
Published 1 November 2021 Presentations ClosedTags: presentation, resource, video/audio
OA Week 2021, Ocean Acidification Research for Sustainability (OARS) Overview and Community Discussion, a UN Decade Laboratory Satellite Activity
Dr. Jan Newton, University of Washington, USA
Dr. Steve Widdicombe, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, UK
Description:
In the summer of 2021, the UN Decade of Ocean Science formally endorsed GOA-ON’s proposed programme “Ocean Acidification Research for Sustainability”, also known as OARS. This programme aims to provide society with the observational and scientific evidence needed to sustainably identify, monitor, mitigate and adapt to ocean acidification, from local to global scales. The objective of this community discussion today is to receive input from the global ocean acidification community as to what support is required and how GOA-ON can best enhance ocean acidification observation and research capacity, taking into consideration local and regional specificities. We invite you to engage in the discussion to identify strategies and partners, supporting OARS and GOA-ON, to increase capacity in OA monitoring and research efforts within your respective regions, countries, and institutions. We hope to gather insights on which particular aspects of OARS could be expanded or improved upon in order to achieve the UN Decade Action outcomes.
Ocean Acidification Week 2021 was sponsored by the following organizations:
(1) GOA-ON, the Global Ocean Acidification Observing Network,
(2) NOAA, the United States National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration,
(3) IAEA OA-ICC, the International Atomic Energy Agency – Ocean Acidification International Coordination Centre, and
(4) IOC-UNESCO – the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
For more information, please visit www.goa-on.org.
Continue reading ‘Ocean Acidification Research for Sustainability (OARS) overview and community discussion – ocean lab (text & video)’A community discussion around CO2-in-seawater certified reference materials (CRMs) (text & video)
Published 29 October 2021 Presentations ClosedTags: presentation, resource, video/audio
OA Week 2021, A Community Discussion Around CO2-in-Seawater Certified Reference Materials (CRMs)
Dr. Michael Acquafredda, Ms. Courtney Cochran, Dr. Shallin Busch, & Dr. Libby Jewett, NOAA, USA
Dr. Regina Easley, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), USA
Dr. Andrew Dickson, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, USA
Dr. Maribel Garcia Ibanez, University of East Anglia, UK
Dr. Maciej Telszewski, International Ocean Carbon Coordination Project (IOCCP), Poland
Dr. Peter Swarzenski, & Ms. Ashley Bantelman, International Atomic Energy Agency OA-ICC, Monaco
Dr. Tobias Steinhoff, Dr. Elaine McDonagh, & Dr. Richard Sanders, Norwegian Research Center (NORCE), Norway
Dr. Kim Currie, National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA), New Zealand
Description:
Reference materials (RMs) are fundamental for accurate and precise measurements of seawater CO2 system parameters and research related to ocean acidification and oceanic carbon cycles. Currently, there is a single source of RMs for total alkalinity, dissolved inorganic carbon, and pH in seawater and a calibrated HCl titrant for seawater alkalinity analysis (Dickson Laboratory, Scripps Institution of Oceanography). However, the US Interagency Working Group on Ocean Acidification (US IWG-OA) and various international organizations are working to increase the resilience of production and distribution of CO2-in-seawater RMs. In this community discussion session, participants will receive status updates from American & European. Additionally, the US IWG-OA will share its findings from the “CO2-in seawater Reference Materials Community Survey” that was distributed earlier this year. There will be an extended Question & Answer panel discussion, and audience members will be given ample time to ask questions and share their thoughts.
Ocean Acidification Week 2021 was sponsored by the following organizations:
(1) GOA-ON, the Global Ocean Acidification Observing Network,
(2) NOAA, the United States National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration,
(3) IAEA OA-ICC, the International Atomic Energy Agency – Ocean Acidification International Coordination Centre, and
(4) IOC-UNESCO – the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
For more information, please visit www.goa-on.org.
Continue reading ‘A community discussion around CO2-in-seawater certified reference materials (CRMs) (text & video)’OA data sharing – GOA-ON data explorer and the SDG 14.3.1 data portal (text & video)
Published 29 October 2021 Presentations ClosedTags: presentation, resource, video/audio
OA Week 2021, OA Data Sharing – GOA-ON Data Explorer and the SDG 14.3.1 Portal
Mr. Trevor Eakes, GOA-ON Secretariat, International Atomic Energy Agency, Monaco
Dr. Katherina Schoo, GOA-ON Secretariat, Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO, France
Dr. Kerri Dobson, GOA-ON Secretariat, NOAA OAP, USA
Description:
Join our community discussion where we will introduce the GOA-ON Data Explorer (http://portal.goa-on.org/Explorer) and the SDG 14.3.1 Data Portal (https://oa.iode.org/), two community based online tools to showcase and share your ocean acidification observations. We invite all researchers working on ocean acidification, data managers, scientists with geospatial backgrounds and those working on open science to discuss innovative approaches and solutions for the development of data portals in the coming decade. We will consider questions such as: how can ocean acidification data portals evolve to meet the challenges of the coming decade? What new sources of information could be incorporated? What visualizations would you find helpful? How can we better incentivize and inspire scientists to submit and share their data? What technical resources are available to us? GOA-ON is looking to establish a working group focused on ocean acidification data sharing and the strengthening of the GOA-ON Data Explorer – all interested are welcome to join and contact the Secretariat at secretariat@goa-on.org.
Ocean Acidification Week 2021 was sponsored by the following organizations:
(1) GOA-ON, the Global Ocean Acidification Observing Network,
(2) NOAA, the United States National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration,
(3) IAEA OA-ICC, the International Atomic Energy Agency – Ocean Acidification International Coordination Centre, and
(4) IOC-UNESCO – the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
For more information, please visit www.goa-on.org.
Continue reading ‘OA data sharing – GOA-ON data explorer and the SDG 14.3.1 data portal (text & video)’Introducing the New Pacific Islands Regional OA training hub & other capacity development activities (text & video)
Published 28 October 2021 Presentations ClosedTags: presentation, video/audio
OA Week 2021, Introducing the New Pacific Islands Regional OA Training Hub and Other Upcoming Capacity Development Activities
Ms. Alexis Valauri-Orton, Ms. Courtnie Park, & Dr. Kaitlyn Lowder, The Ocean Foundation, USA
Dr. Michael Acquafredda, Dr. Kerri Dobson, & Ms. Meredith Kurz, NOAA, USA
Dr. Katy Soapi, Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC), Fiji
Dr. Kim Currie, National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA), New Zealand
Dr. Gilianne Brodie & Dr. Antoine De Ramon N’Yeurt, The University of the South Pacific (USP), Fiji
Description:
Are you a researcher or student based in the Pacific Islands? Are you looking for training, equipment, and other support? This community discussion session will provide information and updates about on-going capacity development activities organized by the TOF, NOAA, and the US Department of State. Their goal is to enhance and sustain ocean acidification monitoring and research capacity in the Pacific Islands region.
Come to this session to learn about:
- a new Regional Training Hub in Suva, Fiji, hosted by the Institute of Applied Science at USP, SPC, NIWA, and the University of Otago (UO)
- an upcoming Ocean Teachers Global Academy training
- an RFP for OA monitoring equipment grants, specifically geared toward Pacific Islanders
- a Masters Student Fellowship, specifically geared toward Pacific Islanders . There will be an extended Question and Answer panel discussion, and interested audience members will be given ample opportunities to ask questions and share their thoughts.
Ocean Acidification Week 2021 was sponsored by the following organizations:
(1) GOA-ON, the Global Ocean Acidification Observing Network,
(2) NOAA, the United States National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration,
(3) IAEA OA-ICC, the International Atomic Energy Agency – Ocean Acidification International Coordination Centre, and
(4) IOC-UNESCO – the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
For more information, please visit www.goa-on.org.
Continue reading ‘Introducing the New Pacific Islands Regional OA training hub & other capacity development activities (text & video)’OA social vulnerability assessments community discussion (text & video)
Published 28 October 2021 Presentations ClosedTags: presentation, resource, video/audio
OA Week 2021, OA Social Vulnerability Assessments Community Discussion
Ms. Courtney Cochran, NOAA OAP, USA
Ms. Jessie Turner, International Alliance to Combat Ocean Acidification, USA
Ms. Darcy Dugan, Alaska Ocean Observation System / Alaska OA Network, USA
Dr. Jan Newton & Dr. Melissa Poe, University of Washington, USA
Description:
Ocean acidification is expected to threaten many marine resources that human communities rely on for food security, livelihoods, and cultural value. While knowing the vulnerability of different communities can help inform where management actions are needed, understanding social vulnerability to ocean acidification remains a challenge. This session will highlight ongoing efforts to address vulnerability in the US and lead to discussions about how other regions can start to think about assessing local vulnerability to OA. The US Interagency Working Group on Ocean Acidification (US IWG-OA) will share updates on a new report that will characterize ecological and social vulnerability to ocean acidification on a global scale. Participants will also hear from panelists in the U.S. who have worked on regional vulnerability assessments or directly with stakeholders, with a focus on how to take first steps and overcome challenges such as data limitations. A large portion of the session will be dedicated to a Question & Answer session with the panel, and audience members will be encouraged to think about how social vulnerability could be addressed in their own region.
Ocean Acidification Week 2021 was sponsored by the following organizations:
(1) GOA-ON, the Global Ocean Acidification Observing Network,
(2) NOAA, the United States National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration,
(3) IAEA OA-ICC, the International Atomic Energy Agency – Ocean Acidification International Coordination Centre, and
(4) IOC-UNESCO – the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
For more information, please visit www.goa-on.org.
Continue reading ‘OA social vulnerability assessments community discussion (text & video)’From source to synthesis – improving flow of ocean carbon data (text & video)
Published 27 October 2021 Presentations ClosedTags: presentation, resource, video/audio
OA Week 2021, From source to synthesis – improving flow of ocean carbon data
Dr. Helen Findlay, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, UK
Ms. Kirsten Isensee, Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO, France
Mr. Benjamin Pfeil, University of Bergen, Norway
Dr. Katherina Schoo, Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO, France
Description:
As data generating scientists, we have to find suitable data archives that are coherent with legal obligations of funders and that make it practical for access and visibility. In addition, data should be fit for purpose for synthesis products/reports in order to achieve greatest impact. The ocean acidification data landscape is a complex mix of data repositories, with varying audiences, purposes, meta and data requirements, as well as quality classifications and control mechanisms. Key to facilitating ocean acidification relevant data flow is communication among data producers, data managers and data users, addressing challenges and bringing together the community to find the best solutions. This discussion session of the OA week aims to continue ongoing and initiate new discussions around the following topics: 1. What are the current obstacles/challenges with respect to ocean acidification data flow in your region, your field of research? 2. Who should be taking part in ocean acidification data flow discussions – identification of main stakeholders? How can we improve data flow to meet the commitments for UN SDG 14.3.1, requirements of the funders and the wider benefits for our science and stakeholders that this unique opportunity brings in giving everyone access to datasets of known quality?
Ocean Acidification Week 2021 was sponsored by the following organizations:
(1) GOA-ON, the Global Ocean Acidification Observing Network,
(2) NOAA, the United States National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration,
(3) IAEA OA-ICC, the International Atomic Energy Agency – Ocean Acidification International Coordination Centre, and
(4) IOC-UNESCO – the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
For more information, please visit www.goa-on.org.
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