Oceanographer Claudine Hauri and her team at University for Alaska Fairbanks are expanding the use of sea gliders to better understand carbon chemistry in Alaska waters.
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Coastal Radio Series highlights fisheries and climate in Kodiak
The Alaska OA Network is partnering on a coastal radio series to elevate the voices of local researchers, fishermen and community members in Kodiak and their perspectives on climate and fisheries. Check out the first two shows.
Recording: A closer look at ocean iron fertilization
In Sept, the Alaska OA Network co-hosted a webinar on marine carbon dioxide removal. The session provided an introduction to ocean iron fertilization as a possible method, the science needed to assess potential ecosystem impacts, and the state of field experiments and alternative pathways. Watch the recorded webinar.
New mapping tool: A big picture view of ocean acidification in North America
Researchers have put together a set of interactive climatologies (long-term average conditions) and atlases depicting OA status across North American marine ecosystems. Read an interview with NOAA’s Simone Alin to learn about what these maps show for Alaska.
Researchers look to partnerships and community input to fill gaps in OA monitoring
Funding from NOAA’s Ocean Acidification Program in the coming years will help expand monitoring in Alaska. Researchers are working together to figure out how to best use these funds with input from Alaskans.
Recorded webinar: Exploring kelp as a potential CO2 removal and climate mitigation strategy
Kelp provide many ecosystem services and has been identified as a potential carbon dioxide removal strategy through large-scale cultivation, though many scientific questions remain. This webinar examined the fates, timescales and effectiveness at a local or global scale, as well as ecological and cost considerations.
Scientist interview: Natalie Monacci
Natalie Monacci is the director of the Ocean Acidification Research Center (OARC) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and is a long time member and collaborator in the Alaska Ocean Acidification Network.
Study explores combined impacts of ocean warming and acidification on Pacific Cod
NOAA laboratory experiments are simulating future conditions to help predict the climate resilience of Alaska fish. A study looking at the early life stages of Pacific cod showed more sensitivity to warming than to acidification.
Q&A: how does kelp influence OA and climate change?
There is growing interest around cultivating or preserving kelp beds to mitigate climate change and provide benefits to species such as shellfish who are susceptible to ocean acidification. This page provides answers to questions we’ve heard from Alaskans, as well as a summary of research underway and articles and resources for learning more.
New “OA in Alaska” online course
The Alaska OA Network is launching a free online course that provides a process-based understanding of ocean acidification’s impacts in Alaska waters. The course comprises 8-modules that are filled with short videos, vibrant photos, and easy-to-digest language.
KBBI: New study shows ocean acidification affects razor clam development
Homer public radio highlights a study from the University of Alaska Fairbanks showing that ocean acidification affects how razor clams forms their shells.
February 13 Webinar: Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal
As carbon dioxide removal becomes a bigger topic in Alaska, the Alaska OA Network is co-hosting and/or circulating learning opportunities so Alaskans can approach this issue from an educated perspective. Join the series to learn more about approaches, challenges and projects underway.
New “OA in Alaska” storymap
This new storymap is a part of a collection of 6 regional maps across the U.S. exploring ocean acidification, what we know in the region, and ways people are engaging.
5 minute survey to shape OA & Climate Discussion Series
The Alaska OA Network is working with partners to develop ideas for discussion series an ocean acidification and climate in early 2024. This short (<5 min) survey will help us select session topics fo the series. Thanks for your input!
Lab study sheds light on pink salmon response to OA
Researchers from UAF conducted an experiment looking at the direct effect of exposure to future OA conditions and the indirect effect of reduced food availability on juvenile pink salmon. Read what they found.
Oct 20 webinar: A Closer Look at Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement
As carbon dioxide removal becomes a bigger topic in Alaska, the Alaska OA Network is co-hosting and/or circulating learning opportunities so Alaskans can approach this issue from an educated perspective. Join the series to learn more about approaches, challenges and projects underway.
Kodiak educates communities on ocean acidification
Communities on Kodiak Island have been collecting water samples for OA through an effort coordinated by the Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA). KANA put together a brochure to orient community members to the topic and explain what the samples mean.
Ocean Acidification Vulnerability Report now live
The federal Interagency Working Group on Ocean Acidification (IWG-OA) just released a national report on coastal community vulnerability to OA. Alaska OA Network members helped contribute to the Alaska chapter which starts on page 50.
Sept 15: A tour of newly funded carbon dioxide removal projects
Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) is increasingly under discussion as a strategy to help keep climate change below 2 degrees C and mitigate the impacts of ocean acidification. This webinar will provide an overview of the marine CDR projects recently funded by the National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP).
New: Alaska OA Experimental Lab Resources
There are four research labs in Alaska equipped to conduct studies on the response of Alaska species to ocean acidification, as well as one in Oregon. A new spreadsheet shows what’s available at each lab to help researchers connect with resources.