Author Archives: ddugan
OA to hit West Coast Dungeness crab fishery, new assessment shows
An ecosystem-scale assessment of the effects of ocean acidification on US West Coast marine organisms suggests Dungeness crabs will likely suffer as their food sources decline. The decline of Dungeness would have some of the most severe economic effects, according to the research. Continue reading
Special Issue of Elementa: submit OA articles by March 31
This Special Feature invites contributions that provide new insights into multiple stressors, ecological and evolutionary processes, systems-level interactions, and policy responses as they relate to ocean acidification. Contributions that address ocean acidification in the context of global ocean change are especially welcome. Continue reading
NOAA’s Arctic Report Card addresses OA
Researchers report that over the next 20-30 years, it is likely that ocean acidification will continue to intensify, especially over the shallow Arctic shelves. The rapid rate of this change is likely to impact ecosystems that are already under pressure from rising temperatures and other climate-related factors. Continue reading
Abstract submission open for Wakefield Symposium
This year’s theme is “Impacts of a Changing Environment on the Dynamics of High-latitude Fish and Fisheries” and encourages OA talks. Submit your abstract by Jan 15 for the May 9-12 event in Anchorage. Continue reading
Alaska Ocean Acidification ‘State of the Science’ workshop presentations now available
The Alaska Ocean Acidification Network hosted a workshop in Anchorage on Nov 30-Dec 1, inviting a broad audience to discuss the latest monitoring, research, impacts to species, and ideas for community engagement. Continue reading
A Swell to Quell the Dissolution of Shell
This article describes 5 ways the Hakai Institute is tracking ocean acidification in the North Pacific. The Alaska OA Network is involved in several of these efforts, from Burke-O-Lators to a new ferry project. Continue reading
Ocean Acidification Kiosk to move to Sitka for WhaleFest
An interactive kiosk, aimed at communicating the issue of ocean acidification to residents and visitors in Alaska’s coastal communities, is about to move to the Sitka harbor. Continue reading
Why the EPA Doesn’t Regulate Ocean Acidification
The Center for Biological Diversity recently sued the EPA over regulating OA under the Clean Water Act. This article in the Atlantic explains why the EPA doesn’t enforce OA. Continue reading
Sitka takes multi-faceted approach to ocean acidification monitoring
The community of Sitka, led by the Sitka Tribe and the Sitka Sound Science Center (SSSC), is making a concerted effort to monitor ocean acidification in their backyard. Read about five projects currently underway. Continue reading
Registration open for OA “State of the Science” Workshop
The Alaska OA Network invites you to a 2-day workshop Nov 30-Dec 1. Presentations will include an OA primer, current monitoring efforts, impacts to species, future forecasts, and more. This free event is open to the public. Continue reading