Ocean Acidification Program

Ocean Acidification Program is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Funds research on ocean chemistry and coastal processes influenced by solid Earth degassing and hydrothermal systems.

Apply for Funding with OAP Scroll down to see the latest In compliance with Executive Order 14151, the Ocean Acidification Program will exclude and factors related to diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) from the evaluation of proposals received under any FY25 Notices of Funding Opportunity.

Any DEI-related application components are no longer required and, for letters of intent or proposals already submitted, will be disregarded in the scoring and selection of proposals. MACAN funding for OA metrics project The Mid-Atlantic Coastal Acidification Network (MACAN) is hiring a team or individual to develop a single OA vulnerability metric.

Apply for Pier2Peer as mentor or mentee GOA-ON’s Pier2Peer program is now accepting mentor and mentee applications for the next cohort. FUNDING: Delaware Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program Funding opportunity open with the Delaware Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program. to support environmental literacy programs.

Call for Nominations: OA Advisory Board Membership The Interagency Working Group on Ocean Acidification (IWG-OA) seeks nominations for membership on the newly established OA Advisory Board. OAP funds 7 ocean acidification education projects across the nation NOAA’s Ocean Acidification Program (OAP) announces the FY24 Education Mini-grant Program awards.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: DFO-NOAA Ocean Acidification Collaborative Funding Initiative FY25 The DFO-NOAA OA Collaboration announces its FY25 funding announcement in support of early career scientists promoting bilateral research. Resources for Applicants, Grantees Looking for guidance on the federal grant application process? Are you a current grantee and need to report your great work?

View our resources to help you with your project. Bioeconomic modeling to inform Alaska fisheries management Image credit: Allen Shimada, NOAA NMFS Bioeconomic models are a multidisciplinary tool that use oceanography, fisheries science and social science to assess socioeconomic impacts.

Funded by the Ocean Acidification Program, researchers at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center use a bioeconomic model to study the impacts of ocean acidification on Eastern Bering Sea crab, northern rock sole and Alaska cod. The goal is to predict how ocean acidification will affect abundance yields and income generated by the fisheries.

This work informs the potential economic impacts of ocean acidification and future decision making and research planning. 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