The Issues: The rate and magnitude of the increasing CO2 levels and the inability of marine species to adapt to these changes in a short timeframe.
The Results: Fish and shellfish populations could be drastically reduced and storm damage along our coastlines could increase.




Learn more about what's happening in our ocean with increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

What is Ocean Acidification?

NOAA Ocean Acidification Research

Ocean Acidification in the News

The Ocean Acidification Network


Regional Coastal Observing Systems

Alaska

Caribbean

Central and Northern California

Great Lakes

Gulf of Mexico

Pacific Islands

Mid-Atlantic

Atlantic - Northeast

Pacific Northwest

Southern California

Atlantic-Southeast

National Federation of Regional Associations
for Coastal and Ocean Observing

National Observing System Partners

Alliance for Coastal Technologies (ACT)

Southeastern Universities Research Association (SURA)



Integrated Ocean Observing System IOOS

IOOS

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