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New OA Tribal Research Working Group Launched
The new working group is aimed to coordinate ocean acidification research, monitoring activities and local outreach between Tribal organizations. Continue reading
OA researchers connect with audiences in Cordova, Juneau, Anchorage and Seattle
Early winter has been a busy time for ocean acidification outreach in Alaska, where conversations about ocean acidification and engagement between researchers and the public took place in two communities, a school, a statewide conference, and a multi-state expo. Continue reading
UAF seeking ocean acidification Research Assistant
The Kelley Lab at the University of Alaska Fairbanks is looking for a PhD student to study the physiological impacts of increased pCO2 on clam species that are of subsistence importance to Alaska Native communities. Continue reading
Toxic algae may have played a role in seabird die-off
Fishermen discuss OA at Pacific Marine Expo
Last week, the Alaska OA Network met with fishermen at the Pacific Marine Expo in Seattle – an annual event in Seattle that draws thousands of fishermen and fishing industry members from across Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Continue reading
OA impacts the olfactory functions of salmon, study finds
Survey now open to help inform future ocean acidification monitoring
Do you have questions relating to ocean acidification you’d like scientists to be able to answer? Add your thoughts in a 10-minute survey to make sure upcoming monitoring plans address the needs of Alaskans. Continue reading
Ocean acidification threatens Bering Sea crabs. But can they adapt?
Listen to this APRN radio story highlighting NOAA researcher Bob Foy and his ocean acidification lab in Kodiak. Continue reading
1 hr Cordova radio show highlights OA scientists and fishermen
Chukchi mooring returns a year of pH data
This October, University of Alaska Fairbanks scientists brought home the first set of year-round pH data from the Chukchi Sea. Continue reading