Reports and Newsletters
Non-peer reviewed reports on ocean acidification, newsletters from ocean acidification focused organizations, and related announcements
New edition of the “Ocean Acidification Report” by Global Ocean Health (GOH)
The “Ocean Acidification Report” is a timely compilation of news from the front lines of ocean acidification research, legislation, resources, and profiles from the waterfront....
Vulnerability of the Bay of Bengal to ocean acidification
Fossil-fuel combustion releases carbon dioxide to the atmosphere, leading to a warmer climate. Increasing atmospheric CO2 is changing the global ocean’s chemistry, as one-fourth of...
Ocean acidification addressed in the “World Ocean Assessment I”
The First Global Integrated Marine Assessment, also known as the “World Ocean Assessment I” is the result of the work invested by hundreds of scientists from...
Ocean acidification news stream: 2015 in review
The WordPress.com prepared a 2015 annual report for the OA-ICC news stream. Here are some relevant numbers: – a total of more than 92,000 views...
3rd US Ocean Acidification Principal Investigators Meeting, 9-11 June 2015, Woods Hole, MA
The 3rd US Ocean Acidification Principal Investigators Meeting took place June 9-11, 2015 at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Woods Hole, MA. The meeting,...
Acting on Ocean Acidification: Investing for the future
Ocean acidification is a growing problem within the marine environment. Though the ocean as a natural carbon sink has helped shield us from the full...
Publication des conclusions du 3ème Atelier International sur les Impacts Socio-économiques de l’Acidification des Océans (in French)
Suite au troisième workshop sur l’économie de l’acidification des océans « Bridging the Gap between Ocean Acidification and Economic Evaluation », le Centre Scientifique de Monaco et...
Ocean acidification impacts on coastal communities: Report from the Third International Workshop “Bridging the Gap between Ocean Acidification and Economic Valuation”, 12-14 January 2015, Monaco
Following the Third International Workshop "Bridging the Gap between Ocean Acidification and Economic Valuation", 12-14 January 2015, Monaco, the Scientific Center of Monaco (CSM) and...
IUCN policy brief: “Oceans and climate change (III) – Ocean acidification and other stressors”
As carbon dioxide (CO2 ) dissolves in sea water, it forms carbonic acid, thereby decreasing the ocean’s pH, leading to a suite of changes, a...
New Global Ocean Health report released
Global Ocean Health, a program of the National Fisheries Conservation Center, has recently released a new edition of their "Ocean Acidification Report". As rightfully asserted...
IDDRI Policy Brief “Intertwined ocean and climate: implications for international climate negotiations” now available in French, Spanish and Chinese
This policy brief is the result of the "Oceans 2015 Initiative”, an expert group supported by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, the...
New ocean acidification quarterly newsletter by Ocean Conservancy
Are you interested in learning more about ocean acidification? It is already changing our marine ecosystems, and coastal communities and businesses are working hard to...
U. S. State Department fact sheet: Updates on commitments made at “Our Ocean” 2014
The inaugural Our Ocean conference in June 2014 generated ground-breaking commitments among international partners to promote sustainable fisheries, reduce marine pollution, and stem ocean acidification....
Effects of ocean acidification on marine coccolithophores
Coccolithophores are single-celled algae and protists that are found throughout the surface euphotic zones of the world’s oceans. They contain chlorophyll, conduct photosynthesis and possess...
L’Océan, oublié de la COP21 ? (in French)
Pour aider les responsables politiques à prendre la bonne décision lors de la prochaine COP21, des scientifiques étudient les impacts des différents scénarios du GIEC sur...
4th edition of the “Ocean Acidification Report”
Global Ocean Health (GOH) has recently released the fourth edition of its “Ocean Acidification Report”. Some of the topics covered include the BC shellfish crisis,...
Third Report on Federally Funded Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Activities
In mid-April 2015, the Third Report on Federally Funded Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Activities, a biennial report to Congress for Fiscal Years 2012 and 2013, was released....
“The Monaco Ocean Acidification Action Plan” launched
This year's World Oceans Day (8 June) brings yet another novelty in the ocean acidification publications department. The Ocean Acidification international Reference User Group (OAiRUG)...
Release of publications resulting from the series of international workshops on the socio-economics of ocean acidification
On the occasion of the World Oceans Day and associated ceremonies hosted by the IOC-UNESCO in Paris this Monday (8 June 2015), the Scientific Centre...
What is ocean acidification and how will it impact on marine life?
Ocean acidification refers to the increasing acidity levels of the world’s oceans. This is due to human activity. Human activities such as burning fossil fuels...
A new report reveals the answer to “How healthy is Casco Bay?”
Portland, Maine–The chemistry of the water in Casco Bay is changing, and not for the better. It is also changing more rapidly than anyone could...
The Oceans 2015 Initiative, Part II: An updated understanding of the observed and projected impacts of ocean warming and acidification on marine and coastal socioeconomic activities/sectors
CHANGING OCEANS, HUMAN ACTIVITIES AT RISK Between 1971 and 2010, the oceans have absorbed approximately 93% of the excess heat caused by global warming, leading...
The Oceans 2015 Initiative, Part I: An updated synthesis of the observed and projected impacts of climate change on physical and biological processes in the oceans
GREENHOUSE GASES: THE EFFECTS ON CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROCESSES OF THE OCEANS The oceans have absorbed approximately 93% of the excess heat caused by global...
Ocean wealth valued at US$24 trillion, but sinking fast
The value of the ocean’s riches rivals the size of the world’s leading economies, but its resources are rapidly eroding, according to a report released...
Report of the Joint OSPAR/ICES Ocean Acidification Study Group (SGOA)
The third and final meeting was hosted by the ICES Secretariat in Copenhagen, Denmark from 6–9 October 2014. It was attended by 25 scientists representing...
