NOAA Ocean Acidification Program Education Mini-grants

NOAA Ocean Acidification Program Education Mini-grants is sponsored by NOAA Ocean Acidification Program. Funds projects that deliver ocean and coastal acidification education tools and programs in new communities, including those focusing on coral reef ecosystems.

funding: education mini-grant opportunity announced - NOAA Ocean Acidification Program Ocean Acidification Program News funding: education mini-grant opportunity announced Federal Funding , OA News The NOAA Ocean Acidification Program (OAP) is pleased to announce the launch of the FY24 Education Mini-grant Program!

The principal objective of this grant opportunity is to provide federal financial assistance to develop ocean and coastal acidification education tools and programs that serve American communities. To learn more about this federal funded opportunity, see the Notice of Funding Opportunity here . A webinar outlining required proposal elements and the review process will take place at 5 pm EST on Monday, July 10th , 2023.

This will be recorded and posted to OAP’s website for those who are unable to attend. View the webinar recording here . Letters of Intent (LOIs) are strongly encouraged, and if submitted must be received by 11:59 pm EST on Friday, September 15th , 2023.

Letters of intent are recommended so staff can assist applicants through the federal application process. Full proposals must be received by 11:59 pm on Friday, February 23rd , 2024. Get started by registering with eRA Commons .

Please direct any questions or concerns to Alex Puritz at alexandra. puritz@noaa. gov .

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Sea to shining sea: NOAA launches dual coastwide ocean acidification research missions NOAA launches dual coastwide ocean acidification research cruises (ECOA-4, WCOA 2026) to track ocean chemistry and impacts on marine resources this June.

Virtual screening of “Changing Waters: Time for Action on Coastal Acidification” Join us for the virtual screening of “Changing Waters: Time for Action on Coastal Acidification” produced by the OA Alliance and hosted by the Coastal Effects of ocean acidification and temperature on Alaskan crabs Image credit: David Csepp, NMFS AKFSC ABL Long-term declines of red king crab in Bristol Bay, Alaska may be partially attributed to ocean acidification conditions.

These impacts may be partially responsible for the fishery closures during the 2021–2022 and 2022–2023 seasons. Researchers found that ocean acidification negatively impacts Alaskan crabs generally by changing physiological processes, decreasing growth, increasing death rates and reducing shell thickness.

Funded by the Ocean Acidification Program, scientists at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center continue to investigate the responses of early life history stages and study the potential of various Alaska crabs to acclimate to changing conditions.

Results will inform models that will use the parameters studied to predict the effects of future ocean acidification on the populations of red king crab in Bristol Bay as well as on the fisheries that depend on them. Fishery managers will better be able to anticipate and manage stocks if changing ocean chemistry affects stock productivity and thus the maximum sustainable yield.

Forecasts for Alaska Fisheries Image credit: Michael Theberge Understanding seasonal changes in ocean acidification in Alaskan waters and the potential impacts to the multi-billion-dollar fishery sector is a main priority.

Through work funded by NOAA’s Ocean Acidification Program, the Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory developed a model capable of depicting past ocean chemistry conditions for the Bering Sea and is now testing the ability of this model to forecast future conditions. This model is being used to develop an ocean acidification indicator provided to fisheries managers in the annual NOAA Eastern Bering Sea Ecosystem Status Report .

The NOAA Ocean Acidification Program (OAP) works to prepare society to adapt to the consequences of ocean acidification and conserve marine ecosystems as acidification occurs. Learn more about the human connections and adaptation strategies from these efforts.

Adaptation approaches fostered by the OAP include: Using models and research to understand the sensitivity of organisms and ecosystems to ocean acidification to make predictions about the future, allowing communities and industries to prepare Using these models and predictions as tools to facilitate management strategies that will protect marine resources and communities from future changes Developing innovative tools to help monitor ocean acidification and mitigate changing ocean chemistry locally 50 more ways to reduce your carbon footprint > Drive fuel-efficient vehicles or choose public transportation.

Choose your bike or walk! Don't sit idle for more than 30 seconds. Keep your tires properly inflated.

Eat local- this helps cut down on production and transport! Reduce your meat and dairy. Compost to avoid food waste ending up in the landfill Make energy-efficient choices for your appliances and lighting.

Heat and cool efficiently! Change your air filters and program your thermostat, seal and insulate your home, and support clean energy sources By Reducing Coastal Acidification Reduce your use of fertilizers, Improve sewage treatment and run off, and Protect and restore coastal habitats You've taken the first step to learn more about ocean acidification - why not spread this knowledge to your community?

Every community has their unique culture, economy and ecology and what’s at stake from ocean acidification may be different depending on where you live. As a community member, you can take a larger role in educating the public about ocean acidification. Creating awareness is the first step to taking action.

As communities gain traction, neighboring regions that share marine resources can build larger coalitions to address ocean acidification. Here are some ideas to get started: Work with informal educators, such as aquarium outreach programs and local non-profits, to teach the public about ocean acidification. Visit our Education & Outreach page to find the newest tools!

Participate in habitat restoration efforts to restore habitats that help mitigate the effects of coastal acidification Facilitate conversations with local businesses that might be affected by ocean acidification, building a plan for the future.

Partner with local community efforts to mitigate the driver behind ocean acidification – excess CO2 – such as community supported agriculture, bike & car shares and other public transportation options. Contact your regional Coastal Acidification Network (CAN) to learn how OA is affecting your region and more ideas about how you can get involved in your community More for Taking Community Action