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Coastal Acidification Networks

We work with scientists, tribal, federal, and state agency representatives, resource managers, and affected industry partners.

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The mission of the Alaska Ocean Acidification Network (AOAN) is to engage with scientists and stakeholders to expand the understanding of OA processes and consequences in Alaska, as well as potential adaptation and mitigation strategies.

Alaska Ocean Acidification Network (AOAN)

The California Current Acidification Network (C-CAN) is a collaboration of interdisciplinary scientists, resource managers, industry and others from local, state, federal and tribal levels dedicated to advancing the understanding of ocean acidification and its effects on the biological resources of the US west coast. C-CAN emerged from the Ocean Acidification Impacts on Shellfish Workshop, held July 7–8, 2010, in Costa Mesa, CA as participants and others interested in ocean acidification agreed on the need to facilitate and enhance communications and research collaborations among scientists, academia, agencies and industry.

California Current Acidification Network (C-CAN)

GCAN, hosted by the <a href="https://gcoos.org/">Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System (GCOOS)</a>, works directly with scientists, resource managers, stakeholders and educators to facilitate, synthesize and communicate the state of coastal and ocean acidification science in the Gulf of Mexico region. GCAN also collaborates with other regional efforts across the U.S. and Caribbean as well as the NOAA’s <a href="https://oceanacidification.noaa.gov/">Ocean Acidification Program (OAP)</a> and other federal resource managers.

Gulf of Mexico Coastal Acidification Network (GCAN)

The Caribbean Coastal Acidification Network (Cari-CAN) works in partnership with Caribbean Integrated Ocean Observing System.

Caribbean Coastal Acidification Network (CariCAN)

Representatives of several stakeholder groups in the Southeast have expressed interest in enhancing collaborations and communications to better understand ocean and coastal acidification (OA) drivers throughout this region, including, but not limited to:
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<li>Approaches to monitoring changing ocean chemistry</li>
<li>Evaluating the state-of-ocean and coastal acidification science including eutrophication and hypoxia in coastal areas</li>
<li>Identifying vulnerable species and ecosystems.</li>
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<a href="https://secoora.org/">The Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing Regional Association (SECOORA)</a>, in partnership with NOAA’s Ocean Acidification Program (OAP), is facilitating conversations among regional stakeholders to advance a <a href="https://socan.secoora.org/">Southeast Ocean and Coastal Acidification Network (SOCAN)</a>. Similar Ocean Acidification Networks are in existence in other regions and have proven to be successful mechanisms for catalyzing unique partnerships and leveraging assets in times of constrained budgetary resources.
SOCAN recently initiated a webinar series exploring how ocean acidification is or may affect marine resources in the Southeast.

Southeast Ocean and Coastal Acidification Network (SOCAN)

The <a href="http://www.necan.org/lexicon/5#Coastal_acidification">Northeast Coastal Acidification Network (NECAN)</a> is the leading group in the region for the synthesis and dissemination of ocean and coastal acidification information. Established under the Northeastern Regional Association of Coastal Ocean Observing Systems (NERACOOS) in 2013, NECAN is a partnership among government agencies, industry members, and the scientific community. NECAN serves as a conduit through which decision makers and stakeholders can provide guidance for regional research and monitoring. The NECAN region encompasses the coastal ocean from the high-water line out to the shelf-break from Long Island Sound to Nova Scotia.

Northeast Coastal Acidification Network (NECAN)

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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.

News & Events

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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.

Coastal Acidification Networks

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