Resources
Use these links to learn more about the field of ocean acidification research.
- COSEE Alaska:People, Oceans and Climate Change
- NOAA's Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory
- Cooperative Institute for Climate and Ocean Research • Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
- Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
The Alaska Center for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence website provides lesson plans, scientific articles, and multimedia resources about ocean acidification.
The PMEL programs focus on open ocean observations in support of long-term monitoring and prediction of the ocean environment. Links include scientific fact sheets, news and multimedia resources.
CICOR Research Theme: The Ocean's Participation in Climate and Climate Variability.
This long-term ocean monitoring program is designed to measure the transfer (or flux) of heat, moisture,
energy, and chemicals between the ocean and the atmosphere.
Researchers assess the future impacts of elevated oceanic CO2 levels (lower pH) on marine ecosystems.
Work with OARC!
The Ocean Acidification Research Center is seeking a graduate student to conduct a fully funded project in the western Arctic Ocean to better understand the controls on carbonate mineral saturation states and ocean acidification in the region. (PDF flyer)
News:
- UAF installs first ocean acidification buoy in Alaska waters (May 11, 2011)
- UAF establishes Ocean Acidification Research Center (August 27, 2010)
- New findings show increased ocean acidification in Alaska waters (August 11, 2010)
More information:
- EPOCA Ocean Acidification Introductory Guide (2MB PDF)
Courtesy European Project on Ocean Acidification - OCB-EPOCA Ocean Acidification Frequently Asked Questions (484KB PDF)
Courtesy Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry, European Project on Ocean Acidification - ACCAP Ocean Acidification video (180MB MP4 download)
Courtesy Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy