Ocean Acidification

Scientific evidence must be delivered in an understandable way to policymakers and other key stakeholders in Mediterranean countries and elsewhere. In the MedSeA project we are developing a Reference User Group (RUG) of key stakeholders from the Mediterranean countries (MRUG).

 The MRUG objectives are to:

• Advise on the types of data and analyses and products that will be most useful to managers, policy advisers, decision makers, and politicians.
• Advise on the format and nature of key messages arising from the research.
• Advise on the dissemination procedures to ensure that the results from the research are disseminated to all potential end users.
• Transmit key science developments into their own sector and parent organisation.

Mediterranean Sea Acidification (MedSeA). Resource.

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The Ocean Literacy Portal serves as a one-stop shop, providing resources and content available to all, with the goal of creating an ocean-literate society able to make informed and responsible decisions on ocean resources and ocean sustainability. Here you will find the necessary Ocean Literacy resources to develop knowledge, skills, values and behaviours needed to create an ocean literate community. A collection of education and information resources, projects, tools, methods, reports, programs and materials regarding global ocean knowledge, useful to understand ocean processes, functions and issues.

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is the world’s leading, independent non-profit organization dedicated to ocean research, exploration, and education. Our scientists and engineers push the boundaries of knowledge about the ocean to reveal its impacts on our planet and our lives.

Here you will find information about topics on ocean chemistry, including ocean acidification, biogeochemistry and carbon cycle.

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This page highlights selected informational resources on estuarine, coastal, and ocean acidification in the Mid-Atlantic.

The Mid-Atlantic Coastal Acidification Network (MACAN). Resource.

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EurOcean database facilities in Europe which are dedicated to marine sciences broad range of activities.

Objective To offer a comprehensive list of all existing facilities in Europe which are dedicated to marine sciences broad range of activities. It provides the first level of knowledge and characteristics for each facility, as well as the links and contact to access the further details provided by the operator.

For who this database is intended for all stakeholders – scientists, engineers, policy makers, private companies, universities – for their respective needs, either as user or as operator, or as designer, or as funder. How to use it search criteria plus an iterative map allow any targeted search of information for every type of request. For more information on how to use it please consult the Search Tips Area.

How to understand it the landscape of marine research infrastructure is complex, a choice of descriptors was done to provide as much as possible a clear and consistent vision, to provide all relevant information for this “discovery” level of the facilities. All explanations necessary to understand each descriptor are given in the Technical Notes.

How to update it this database took in consideration the most recent overviews available. However, the landscape is constantly evolving, new infrastructures appear, others have significant up-gradings, some became out of service, characteristics change,… The approach of a database continuously updated is a necessity and a procedure is proposed to allow all to contribute, see the functions Insert, update or Contact EurOcean.

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On this page you will find videos and articles on ocean acidification.

Ye Mystic Krewe of the Nautilus is a 501c3 organization dedicated to having fun while promoting philanthropy, environmental awareness and conservation of our beautiful Tampa Bay Area.

Its mission is to promote Florida environmental awareness and conservation through friendly partnerships, education, charity sponsorship and community service.

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Education and outreach are vital to improving the public’s awareness and understanding of ocean acidification. This includes not only increasing the general awareness that ocean acidification is happening now, but also understanding the current scientific knowledge and impacts of our ocean’s changing chemistry.

NOAA Ocean Acidification Program (OAP). Resource.

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A healthy ocean is essential to all life on Earth. The ocean is not limitless, and today, marine species and ecosystems are facing unprecedented threats due to human use and destructive practices.

Scientific studies have confirmed that well-regulated, well-enforced marine protected areas (MPAs) can provide significant ecological benefits, increase resilience to natural and anthropogenic disturbances, and allow for ecosystem recovery. For example, fully- and highly-protected MPAs can allow depleted fish populations to recover, serve as refuges for endangered species, and increase resilience to climate change.

At the Marine Conservation Institute, we utilise the best available science to identify important marine ecosystems and advocate for their protection. We advocate for the creation of MPAs, strong and effective regulations, and preserving representative and special areas in the world’s oceans. We have been doing this work since the onset of our organization and will continue to do so as we strive toward 30% of the ocean protected by 2030.

Marine Conservation Institute (MCBI). Resource.

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A selection of brochures related to ocean acidification:

• Exploring ocean change
• The other carbon dioxide problem
• Summary for policymakers,
• The EPOCA Reference User Group documents, etc.

Biological Impacts of Ocean Acidification (BIOACID). Resource.

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Chemists have long known that a beaker of water sitting in a lab will absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air and become more acidic. Could it happen at a larger scale if we greatly increased the concentration of CO2 in the world’s atmosphere, would some of it be absorbed by the world’s oceans? What would be the ecological effects? Over the next century or so, we are going to find out.

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Australian Academy of Science, 1 May 2015. Resource.

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A selection of educational resources for the high school classroom:

• presentations & videos
• curricula & activities
• interactive & multimedia
• background materials

NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program. Resource.

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The Coral Reef Conservation Program is a partnership between the NOAA Line Offices that work on coral reef issues. We bring together expertise from across NOAA for a multidisciplinary approach to understanding and conserving coral reef ecosystems.

NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program. Resource.

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