The ocean is a vibrant ecosystem teeming with life. Sadly, it’s sending out distress signals. A recent study suggests that climate change is wreaking far more havoc on marine life than we ever imagined. Scientists are sounding the alarm that fish and invertebrates (like snails and sea urchins) are caught in the crosshairs, and the […] The post Climate change is impacting marine life more than we realized appeared first on Ocean Acidification ..read more

Imagine you are a clown fish. A juvenile clown fish, specifically, in the year 2100. You live near a coral reef. You are orange and white, which doesn’t really matter. What matters is that you have these little ear stones called otoliths in your inner ear, and when sound waves pass through the water and […] The post Climate change is rewiring fish brains — and probably ours, too appeared first on Ocean Acidification ..read more

This year marks the fourth year of implementation of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030). Under the leadership of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, the Ocean Decade has already galvanized thousands of partners around the world to start delivering the science we need for the ocean we want.  Our Director of Science, Prof. Steve Widdicombe, sits […] The post PML in Barcelona for the UN Ocean Decade Conference  appeared first on Ocean Acidification ..read more

Laboratory experiment at the Rutgers Aquaculture Innovation Center in Cape May, New Jersey. Surfclams are being exposed to different combinations of pH and temperature to observe how they respond to environmental stress. Credit: Laura Steeves/Rutgers University The Atlantic surfclam is a shellfish species recognized for their large shells that wash up on beaches along the east coast […] The post How do Atlantic surfclams respond to ocean warming and acidification? appeared first on Ocean Acidification ..read more

The ocean faces significant risks from upstream and land-based actions; addressing the interlinked impacts is hindered by fragmented governance and isolated actions. Source-to-sea management bridges gaps in governance of various environments by fostering collaboration among stakeholders from land to the ocean. By working together, we can effectively manage ecosystems’ health and enhance societal resilience. SIWI […] The post Join us for source-to-sea synergies at the Ocean Decade Conference appeared first on Ocean Acidification ..read more

“The Monaco Ocean Week provides a unique forum for discussions, meetings, experimentation and opportunity” (HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco) Monaco’s historical commitment to the ocean Marine ecosystem awareness and conservation have been an integral part of the Principality of Monaco’s history since the end of the 19th century. Passionate explorer and dedicated scientist, Prince […] The post Monaco ocean week 2024 appeared first on Ocean Acidification ..read more

The project includes the development of six interactive StoryMaps showcasing relevant ocean acidification trends, science activities, stakeholder engagements and policy responses taking place across regions where NOAA supports U.S. Coastal Acidification Networks (“CANs”). The six regional NOAA CANs include activities in Alaska, California Current, North Atlantic, Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic and the Gulf.   Each regional storymap […] The post Exploring our changing ocean appeared first on Ocean Acidification ..read more

The California OAH Portal is a centralized information center serving relevant, timely, and reliable OAH information to managers, researchers, industry, and other marine stakeholders. This new information hub is designed to support the automated generation of data-driven products to solve user needs within the region. The Portal integrates standardized, quality controlled data from diverse sources […] The post California Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia Portal appeared first on Ocean Acidification ..read more

The role of action plans in tackling a mounting ocean crisis INTRODUCTION The world is waking up to the threat that ocean acidification (OA)—a rise in the acidity of seawater caused by excess carbon dioxide entering it from the atmosphere—poses to marine ecosystems and to the coastal economies that depend on them. Since OA’s damaging […] The post Ocean acidification: time for action appeared first on Ocean Acidification ..read more

Play In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the often overlooked consequence of climate change: ocean acidification. He explains what ocean acidification is, its impact on the oceans, and explores potential solutions. This important issue is rarely discussed in the media, making it crucial for listeners to […] The post Ocean acidification: exploring the “silent” impact of climate change appeared first on Ocean Acidification ..read more