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tackling the challenges of Ocean Acidification in the Mid-Atlantic Region, together.

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Introduction to MACAN

A collaborative team committed to addressing the pressing environmental issue of coastal acidification in our region.

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The Team

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The Mid-Atlantic Coastal Acidification Network (MACAN) is comprised of scientists, tribal representatives, federal and state agency officials, NGOs, resource managers, educators, and industry partners.

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Unite and direct efforts in observing, researching, and modeling coastal and ocean acidification within the Mid-Atlantic region.

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Delaware’s Coastal Programs is actively developing an <a href="https://dnrec.delaware.gov/coastal-programs/ocean-and-bay-plan/">Ocean and Bay Plan</a>. Public Listening Sessions concluded in 2023 and the Plan’s draft outline is currently being developed. The Ocean and Bay Plan will provide a comprehensive, easy to use resource for decision makers and stakeholders to help them better understand and manage resources and uses occurring off Delaware’s coast and in the Delaware Bay.
In the meantime, Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) Coastal Programs is working with regional partners to implement actions identified in the <a href="https://www.boem.gov/Ocean-Action-Plan/">Mid-Atlantic Regional Ocean Action Plan</a> (2016). Recommendations to aid Delaware’s planning for ocean acidification can also be found in “<a href="https://oceanconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/OceanAcidification-1.pdf">Delaware and Ocean Acidification: Preparing for a Changing Ocean</a>”.

Delaware

Maryland&#8217;s 2020 OA Action Plan is published <a href="https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/Air/ClimateChange/MCCC/STWG/OA%20Action%20Plan.pdf">here</a>. Developed jointly by the Maryland Department of the Environment, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, and the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, the OA Action Plan emphasizes Maryland’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and nutrient additions to waterways. Next steps will involve coordination among scientists and State agency monitoring programs to assess opportunities for enhancing existing monitoring networks to capture CO2 levels and total alkalinity.

Maryland

Virginia intends to incorporate OA action planning during development of a comprehensive <a href="https://www.deq.virginia.gov/our-programs/coastal-zone-management/ocean-planning/virginia-ocean-planning">Virginia Ocean Plan</a>. This effort is being supported through Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program’s section 309 funding from NOAA.

Virginia

New Jersey’s Department of Environmental Protection released the <a href="https://dep.nj.gov/wp-content/uploads/strategic-climate-action-plan/strategic-climate-action-plan-draft.pdf">Strategic Climate Action Plan</a> draft in September 2023, in which the department commits to developing New Jersey’s first Ocean Acidification Action Plan. An outline of a potential draft plan and approaches to its development can be found in “<a href="https://njclimateresourcecenter.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Opportunities-to-Address-Ocean-Acidification-Impacts-in-New-Jersey.pdf">Opportunities to Address Ocean Acidification Impacts in New Jersey</a>.” The first order of action is to develop a comprehensive, statewide monitoring network, as outlined in “<a href="https://njclimateresourcecenter.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Recommendations-for-NJ-OA-Monitoring-Network_FINAL.pdf">Recommendations for Developing a Statewide New Jersey Ocean Acidification Monitoring Network.</a>”

New Jersey

The <a href="https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/114877.html">NY OA Task Force</a> produced a final report in 2023, “<a href="https://dec.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/ocean-acidification-task-force-report.pdf">Ocean Acidification: Its Causes, Impacts, and Mitigation; A Report to the New York State Legislature</a>”. It identifies research priorities and ways to mitigate acidification and minimize its adverse impacts to New Yorkers. This report stems from the <a href="https://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/fish_marine_pdf/nyoceanactionplan.pdf">New York Ocean Action Plan</a>’s Action 15, which lists dedicated steps to combat acidification and increase the resilience of ocean resources to impacts associated with climate change. Learn more about these efforts on NY Department of Environmental Conservation’s Ocean Action Plan.

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MACAN seeks to deepen our knowledge of estuarine, coastal, and ocean acidification processes.

Enhance Understanding

We work to predict the consequences of acidification for marine resources, ecosystems, and communities.

Predict Consequences

MACAN assists communities and marine-based industries in preparing for and adapting to the challenges posed by acidification.

Enable Adaptation

At the heart of MACAN's purpose lies a commitment to understanding, predicting, and mitigating the impact of acidification on our oceans and coastal ecosystems.

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The Mid-Atlantic's ecological and economic well-being is intrinsically
linked to the health of our coastal waters.

The Mid-Atlantic is home to vital shellfish habitats and migratory fish populations that sustain economically valuable commercial and recreational fisheries. Acidification threatens these ecosystems and, in turn, our economy.

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Moreover, nutrient runoff from the region's densely populated and urban coastal areas exacerbates acidification in our estuaries and coastal waters.

MACAN is part of a nationwide effort to combat coastal and ocean acidification. It operates under the coordination of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Association Coastal Ocean Observing System (MARACOOS) and the Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean (MARCO).

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If you are interested in learning more about MACAN and the work we do, please sign up for our <a href="https://macan.vercel.app/subscribe/">monthly newsletter</a>. You can also read our 2024 to 2028 Work Plan.

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MACAN’s committed to understanding, predicting, and mitigating the impact of acidification on our oceans and coastal ecosystems.

A collaborative team committed to addressing the pressing environmental issue of coastal acidification in our region.

What is Acidification

Increased atmospheric carbon dioxide drives ocean acidification, lowering pH.

Diverse monitoring addresses complex coastal and estuarine acidification drivers.

Factors such as geography, climate, and human activities vary across different regions, impacting the extent and rate of ocean acidification.

Ocean acidification is driven by excess global carbon dioxide and water pollution from land runoff, and there are ways communities can help.

Species Impact

Converting ocean acidification data into insights about the species living in our water.

Microscopic marine plants that form the base of ocean food webs.

Blue crabs are crucial to Mid-Atlantic ecology and economy.

Gorgonian sea fans and bamboo corals create vital deep-sea habitats.

A diverse group of animals vital to fisheries.

Mid-Atlantic finfish are essential to marine ecosystems and economies alike.

Vital food web organisms with varying responses.

SAV, including eelgrass, provide vital coastal habitat.

Highly complex webs of species that mix in space and time.

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OA Policy and mCDR

Ocean acidification action planning is states coordinating efforts to monitor, mitigate, and build resilience against acidification threats.

Marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) is a technique being investigated to mitigate climate change.

Resources

A wealth of informational resources on estuarine, coastal, and ocean acidification in the Mid-Atlantic.

References on estuarine, coastal, and ocean acidification in the Mid-Atlantic.

Explore concise fact sheets and publications for key insights and actionable information.

&#8220;Access and utilize data resources for in-depth analysis and informed decision-making.

Discover tools and materials designed to support educators in teaching and inspiring students.

Review detailed workshop reports for insights, outcomes, and actionable recommendations.

Visualize key information and data through engaging and easy-to-understand infographics.

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Enhance Understanding

Predict Consequences

Enable Adaptation

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Urbanization and Acidification

A National Endeavor

MACAN is one of seven coastal regional acidification networks in the United States.

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