Alaska Ocean Acidification Network
The Alaska Ocean Acidification Network engages with scientists and stakeholders to expand the understanding of ocean acidification processes and consequences, as well as potential adaptation strategies.
Strengthening Alaska’s Fishing Communities for a Resilient Future
Climate change is reshaping the Gulf of Alaska, placing marine ecosystems and fishing communities at risk. We’re partnering with Cordova, Kodiak, and Sitka to create adaptive strategies that protect fisheries and support community resilience.
RECENT NEWS
Meet UAF grad student Rylie Neely
Rylie Neely began a PhD at the University of Alaska Fairbanks in January with a focus on air-sea flux in Arctic lagoons in Northern Alaska. Learn more about her pursuits, background and hopes for the future of the ocean.
New storymap: Monitoring Ocean Acidification in Alaska
Check out a new resource showing the many ways carbon chemistry is being measured around Alaska to better understand baseline conditions, local drivers and long term change due to ocean acidification. Thanks to UAF PhD student Rylie Neely who worked with the network to produce the map.
Newly introduced Bycatch Reduction Act includes assessment of OA
Ocean acidification is one of the ecosystem components identified for analysis under a new Bycatch Reduction Act introduced by Senator Sullivan (R-Alaska).
This October: International Symposium on the Ocean in a High-CO₂ World
The 6th International Symposium on the Ocean in a High-CO₂ World will be held Oct 13-16 2026 in Wellington, New Zealand. The Symposium takes place every four years and convenes thought leaders and researchers from across the globe to explore the impact of rising CO₂ and help shape future ocean science solutions. Registration is open.