Alaska Ocean Acidification Network

New: 2019 update on OA research in Alaska

Check out what researchers have learned about OA processes, conditions and species response over the past year.
Why rising acidification poses a special peril for warming Arctic waters

Yale Environment360 provides an articulate look into why the Arctic is particularly susceptible to ocean acidification.
Anchorage talk will dive into ocean acidification’s impact on Alaska marine life

Ocean acidification is on the agenda at the Board of Fish meeting on Oct 23 in Anchorage, as well as an evening presentation following the meeting.
Ocean acidification detection capacity expands in the Gulf of Alaska

Projects include an ‘ocean-change’ lab in Kasistna Bay and pH sensors near Juneau. Also, read the latest of what we're learning in Kachemak Bay.
How does OA affect herring roe?

A new study is underway in Sitka to look at the response of herring to OA and climate change. The project is led by PhD student Lauren Bell.
New paper: Modeling OA in the Bering Sea

University of Washington's Darren Pilcher and colleagues ran a hindcast from 2003-2014 to track seasonality and trends.
'State of the Science' report for stakeholders

Read the latest on the species response, forecasting, and regional influences
Bering Strait students learn about OA

A team from UAF recently visited Gambell and Savoonga to do hands-on ocean acidification lessons in the schools and discuss ocean change with the community.
Clams and climate change — new Alaska study examines the connections

UAF researchers are partnering with the Alutiiq Pride Shellfish Hatchery to learn more about bivalve response to OA.
Community based water sampling for OA is taking off in Southeast Alaska

Five communities are now taking weekly water samples for OA, with three more expected to join this fall.
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Alaska Ocean Acidification Network News Features archive
Scientist Interview

Cale Miller is a PhD student studying ocean acidification in Kachemak Bay.

Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself and how you came to study OA in Alaska?
I was first introduced to OA research during my undergrad at Oregon State University, which just happened to be my first ever research experience….

Read the rest of the interview

News feed
- December 18, 2019
  Kodiak holds marine water quality workshop for OA and HABS
- December 4, 2019
  Summary of NOAA's 2019 Saildrone mission in the Arctic
- November 19, 2019
  Skagway Traditional Council begins to monitor OA with regional tribes
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Video

Ocean acidification in Alaska, presented Oct 23, 2019 in Anchorage.
Speakers Bob Foy (NOAA), Darcy Dugan (AOOS), Toby Schwoerer (UAA).
Upcoming events
- Dec 10: Alaska OA Network steering committee meeting
- Jan 27-31: Alaska Marine Science Symposium – Anchorage
- Jan 28: OA Townhall at the Alaska Marine Science Symposium (5pm Captain Cook Hotel) – Anchorage
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New: 2019 update on OA research in Alaska

Why rising acidification poses a special peril for warming Arctic waters

Anchorage talk will dive into ocean acidification’s impact on Alaska marine life

Ocean acidification detection capacity expands in the Gulf of Alaska

How does OA affect herring roe?

New paper: Modeling OA in the Bering Sea

'State of the Science' report for stakeholders

Bering Strait students learn about OA

Clams and climate change — new Alaska study examines the connections

Community based water sampling for OA is taking off in Southeast Alaska

Scientist Interview

News feed

Kodiak holds marine water quality workshop for OA and HABS

Summary of NOAA's 2019 Saildrone mission in the Arctic

Skagway Traditional Council begins to monitor OA with regional tribes

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