Ocean Acidification in Pacific Northwest Fisheries and Aquaculture: Adapting to changing ocean conditions and building resilience This 2-pager informational package has been developed for fishermen and aquaculture operators in the Pacific Northwest as a product of the DFO-NOAA OA Collaboration. This informational package provides the basics of ocean acidification in your region.

Ocean Acidification in Northwest Atlantic Fisheries and Aquaculture: Adapting to changing ocean conditions and building resilience This 2-pager informational package has been developed for fishermen and aquaculture operators along the Scotian Shelf and New England as a product of the DFO-NOAA OA Collaboration. This informational package provides the basics of ocean acidification in your region.

Our newest Quarterly Newsletter (April, 2023) has arrived and is full of exciting updates, including the latest from the DFO-NOAA OA Collaboration, a new international early career network, and an important message about future OA CoP Activities. We are happy to announce our Quarterly Newsletter is now available in both English (Top) and French (Bottom)!

Our newest Quarterly Newsletter (January, 2023) has arrived and is full of exciting updates, including the latest from the DFO-NOAA OA Collaboration, a new international early career network, blog posts, and much more! We are happy to announce our Quarterly Newsletter is now available in both English (Top) and French (Bottom)!

Here are some of the latest happenings in the world of ocean acidification in Canada and beyond! Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (CMOS) congress (May 28 to June 1st, St. John, Newfoundland): We would like to invite the community to consider submitting propositions for poster and oral presentations to the session titled "Recent advances in ocean biogeochemistry in Canada", on any topic related to biogeochemistry in Canadian waters, including but not limited to deoxygenation, ocean acidification, and carbon uptake. You can submit your abstracts here by Tuesday, February 14, 2023. The full list of sessions can be found here. The meeting will take place both in St. John, NL, and online (details to come). Upcoming Conference: International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC 5) (Feb 3rd-9th, Vancouver Canada): The following text has been cross-posted from the IMPAC5 website: The Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5) is an opportunity for the global community of marine conservation managers, practitioners and decision makers to exchange knowledge, experience and best practices to strengthen the conservation of marine biodiversity and to protect the natural and cultural heritage of the ocean. The goals of IMPAC5 are: To demonstrate global support for marine conservation efforts such as networks of marine protected areas and marine spatial planning. To provide an opportunity to celebrate and galvanize global cooperation in marine conservation. To provide an opportunity for countries to come together to chart a course towards a post-2020 biodiversity framework for ocean conservation. To showcase the important role of marine protected areas in addressing the climate crisis and conserving biodiversity in a post-pandemic world. To share what is uniquely Canadian: the vast marine and coastal environment, the rich diversity of local and Indigenous peoples and coastal cultures, our collective efforts, and our world-class ocean science and management regime. For more information on IMPAC5 click here! Ocean Sensor Training Course (Sweden): The following text has been cross-posted from the course website: Focused on biogeochemical Essential Ocean Variables and to help train the new generation of marine observers in the appropriate use of a suite of biogeochemical sensors and to assure the best possible quality of the data produced, the IOCCP and the Integrated Carbon Observation System Ocean Thematic Centre (ICOS OTC) will hold a 14-day training workshop on "Instrumenting our ocean for better observation: a training course on a suite of biogeochemical sensors". Building on the success of the First Training Course held in 2015 and the Second Training Course held in 2019, we decided to respond to the growing demand of the global ocean marine biogeochemistry observing community for expanding the correct usage of and generation of information from a suite of autonomous biogeochemical sensors. This intensive workshop will provide trainees with lectures and hands-on experience across the whole spectrum of operations from deployment and interfacing, through troubleshooting and calibration, to data reduction, quality control and data management. In addition, participants will be given an overview of the use of remote sensing, modelling and smart data extrapolation techniques to broaden their perspectives and effectively open new avenues for exciting research ideas and collaborations. While teaching established best practices for selected biogeochemical sensors and autonomous measurement systems, Course instructors will provide ample guidelines and practical tips regarding specific reporting requirements (e.g. meta-data, calibration, validation, error estimates, formats, etc.). This training course is ideally suited for the next generation of users of large scale biogeochemical ocean observation networks centred around profiling floats, moorings and gliders as well as research and commercial vessels. For more information view the training course website here! Canadian Job Opportunity: The following text has been cross-posted from the job posting: "Dalhousie University and Pro-Oceanus Systems are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral scholar to work on development of Monitoring and Verification (MRV) Frameworks for Ocean-based Carbon Dioxide Removal in Canadian Atlantic Waters (Bedford Basin, Canada). This MITACS Elevate-sponsored position provides a unique opportunity to gain experience working closely with a R&D-focused sensor company in addition to the research component of the project. See the attached document for more details." Closing Date Feb 3rd For more information view the job posting here! In the News: Title: Meet the scientists and their underwater drones tackling the 'weirdly complicated' world of ocean carbon Source: CBC New Paper of Interest: Green, K. M., Spalding, A. K., Ward, M., Levine, A., Wolters, E. A., Hamilton, S. L., & Rice, L. (2023). Oregon Shellfish Farmers: Perceptions of stressors, Adaptive Strategies, and policy linkages. Ocean & Coastal Management, 234, 106475. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2022.106475 Have a news item you'd like us to feature? Email coordinator@oceanacidification.ca

Here are some of the latest happenings in the world of ocean acidification in Canada and beyond! OA Day of Action (January 8th): The current pH level of the ocean is 8.1. Yesterday, the 8th January (8/1, on the mm/dd/yyyy system), was the 5th OA Day of Action. Check out some of the amazing OA content that is being produced from around the world, by following the #OADayOfAction hashtag here. Or take this opportunity to browse our website and explore all of our OA web resources! Ocean Sensor Training Course (Sweden): Focused on biogeochemical Essential Ocean Variables and to help train the new generation of marine observers in the appropriate use of a suite of biogeochemical sensors and to assure the best possible quality of the data produced, the IOCCP and the Integrated Carbon Observation System Ocean Thematic Centre (ICOS OTC) will hold a 14-day training workshop on "Instrumenting our ocean for better observation: a training course on a suite of biogeochemical sensors". Building on the success of the First Training Course held in 2015 and the Second Training Course held in 2019, we decided to respond to the growing demand of the global ocean marine biogeochemistry observing community for expanding the correct usage of and generation of information from a suite of autonomous biogeochemical sensors. This intensive workshop will provide trainees with lectures and hands-on experience across the whole spectrum of operations from deployment and interfacing, through troubleshooting and calibration, to data reduction, quality control and data management. In addition, participants will be given an overview of the use of remote sensing, modelling and smart data extrapolation techniques to broaden their perspectives and effectively open new avenues for exciting research ideas and collaborations. While teaching established best practices for selected biogeochemical sensors and autonomous measurement systems, Course instructors will provide ample guidelines and practical tips regarding specific reporting requirements (e.g. meta-data, calibration, validation, error estimates, formats, etc.). This training course is ideally suited for the next generation of users of large scale biogeochemical ocean observation networks centred around profiling floats, moorings and gliders as well as research and commercial vessels. For more information view the training course website here! Canadian Job Opportunity: "Dalhousie University and Pro-Oceanus Systems are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral scholar to work on development of Monitoring and Verification (MRV) Frameworks for Ocean-based Carbon Dioxide Removal in Canadian Atlantic Waters (Bedford Basin, Canada). This MITACS Elevate-sponsored position provides a unique opportunity to gain experience working closely with a R&D-focused sensor company in addition to the research component of the project. See the attached document for more details." For more information view the job posting here! OA CoP News: The OA CoP has partnered with the DFO-NOAA Ocean Acidification Collaboration, to highlight the incredible projects that are produced by this group's international collaboration. For more information about the DFO-NOAA Ocean Acidification Collaboration check out their webpage here. Previously: A highlight of the Impact of Coastal Acidification on the Atlantic Sea Scallop project and its lead researchers: DFO scientists, Helen Gurney-Smith and Kumiko Azetsu-Scott in Partnership with NOAA Scientist Shannon Meseck. To learn more about this international collaboration visit our new DFO-NOAA OA collaboration project summary page on our website here. Also, don't forget to take a look at the interview of lead NOAA scientist Shannon Meseck from last year featured on the NOAA Fisheries website (click here)! In the News: Title: Acidification greatest threat to the Southern Ocean Source: Irish Times New Paper of Interest: Thor, P., Vermandele, F., Bailey, A. et al. Ocean acidification causes fundamental changes in the cellular metabolism of the Arctic copepod Calanus glacialis as detected by metabolomic analysis. Sci Rep12, 22223 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-26480-9 Have a news item you'd like us to feature? Email coordinator@oceanacidification.ca

Here are some of the latest happenings in the world of ocean acidification in Canada and beyond! North American Job Opportunities: 1) Postdoctoral Scholar - Ecosystem Modeling and Fisheries Science: Climate Change, Nutrient, and Contaminant Impacts on the Salish Sea University of Washington Tacoma’s Puget Sound Institute Expected start date January 1st, 2023 For more information check out the original post on the OAIE here! 2) Job opening: seeking a social scientist to work with collaborators at NOAA, Alaska Sea Grant and elsewhere to examine community and regional vulnerability to ocean acidification. Applications are due by Dec 26, 2022. For more information view the job posting here! 3)US GO-SHIP Seeking Co-Chief Scientist for 2023 Seeking scientists with experience in physical or chemical oceanography (hydrography) who would be interested in participating as co-Chief Scientist on the decadal re-occupation of the U.S. GO-SHIP (https://usgoship.ucsd.edu and http://www.go-ship.org) hydrographic long-line known as I05 (32°S in the Indian Ocean). For more information view the job posting here! OA CoP News: The OA CoP has partnered with the DFO-NOAA Ocean Acidification Collaboration, to highlight the incredible projects that are produced by this group's international collaboration. For more information about the DFO-NOAA Ocean Acidification Collaboration check out their webpage here. Last Week: A highlight of the Impact of Coastal Acidification on the Atlantic Sea Scallop project and its lead researchers: DFO scientists, Helen Gurney-Smith and Kumiko Azetsu-Scott in Partnership with NOAA Scientist Shannon Meseck. To learn more about this international collaboration visit our new DFO-NOAA OA collaboration project summary page on our website here. Also, don't forget to take a look at the interview of lead NOAA scientist Shannon Meseck from last year featured on the NOAA Fisheries website (click here)! Events: The following text is cross-posted from the OAIE: Networking resource for NOPP mCDR proposals The US National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP) published a call for proposals on Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (mCDR): Research and Development for Assessing Large Scale Carbon Removal and Local Scale Ocean Acidification Mitigation. To be eligible for this funding opportunity, each proposing team must be comprised of participants from at least two of the following three sectors: Academia (institutions of higher education) Private sector (nonprofit and for-profit non-governmental organizations) Government (federal, state, local, and tribal governments) For more information click the link here to view the original post on the OAIE! New Paper of Interest: Hicks, T.L., Shamberger, K.E.F., Fitzsimmons, J.N. et al. Tropical cyclone-induced coastal acidification in Galveston Bay, Texas. Commun Earth Environ3, 297 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43247-022-00608-1 Have a news item you'd like us to feature? Email coordinator@oceanacidification.ca

Here are some of the latest happenings in the world of ocean acidification in Canada and beyond! OA CoP News: The OA CoP has partnered with the DFO-NOAA Ocean Acidification Collaboration, to highlight the incredible projects that are produced by this group's international collaboration. For more information about the DFO-NOAA Ocean Acidification Collaboration check out their webpage here. This Week: A highlight of the Impact of Coastal Acidification on the Atlantic Sea Scallop project and its lead researchers: DFO scientists, Helen Gurney-Smith and Kumiko Azetsu-Scott in Partnership with NOAA Scientist Shannon Meseck. To learn more about this international collaboration visit our new DFO-NOAA OA collaboration project summary page on our website here. Also, don't forget to take a look at the interview of lead NOAA scientist Shannon Meseck from last year featured on the NOAA Fisheries website (click here)! Events: The following text is cross-posted from the OAIE: Networking resource for NOPP mCDR proposals The US National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP) published a call for proposals on Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (mCDR): Research and Development for Assessing Large Scale Carbon Removal and Local Scale Ocean Acidification Mitigation. To be eligible for this funding opportunity, each proposing team must be comprised of participants from at least two of the following three sectors: Academia (institutions of higher education) Private sector (nonprofit and for-profit non-governmental organizations) Government (federal, state, local, and tribal governments) For more information click the link here to view the original post on the OAIE! North American Funding Opportunity: 1) NOAA Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (USA): "The NOAA Ocean Acidification Program on behalf of the National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP) solicits proposals focused on (a) expanding understanding of various aspects of marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (mCDR); (b) understanding associated co-benefits (including ocean acidification mitigation) and risks of marine CDR; and (c) the science needed to build building regulatory frameworks for both testing and scaling of marine CDR approaches. This knowledge will assist in the verification or invalidation of hypotheses regarding mCDR, in order to make informed decisions regarding a potential scaled negative carbon ocean industry." For more information about this funding opportunity click here! Summer School GOOD-OARS-CLAP-COPAS Summer School 2023: "The Summer School aims to teach the skills and knowledge of the many disciplines needed to understand the ocean and atmospheric processes involved in ocean deoxygenation and acidification with a focus on Eastern Boundary Upwelling systems. It will expose graduate and doctoral students and early-career scientists to recent developments and methodologies in the study of biogeochemical and physical feedbacks between the ocean and atmosphere in a changing environment. The GOOD-OARS-CLAP-COPAS summer school is opened to graduate and doctoral students, and early career scientists interested in interacting with world leading experts in the field in a friendly atmosphere, and enhancing their understanding of the processes constraining the future state of the oceans and environmental risks to marine habitats and ecosystems." The deadline to apply is December 15th. Click here! New Paper of Interest: Rogge, A., Janout, M., Loginova, N. et al. Carbon dioxide sink in the Arctic Ocean from cross-shelf transport of dense Barents Sea water. Nat. Geosci. (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41561-022-01069-z Have a news item you'd like us to feature? Email coordinator@oceanacidification.ca

Here are some of the latest happenings in the world of ocean acidification in Canada and beyond! OA CoP News: The OA CoP has partnered with the DFO-NOAA Ocean Acidification Collaboration, to highlight the incredible projects that are produced by this group's international collaboration. For more information about the DFO-NOAA Ocean Acidification Collaboration check out their webpage here. Keep an eye out for the first DFO-NOAA project highlight this Thursday, December 5th to not miss out on hearing about these international collaborative projects. North American Funding Opportunity: NOAA Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (USA): "The NOAA Ocean Acidification Program on behalf of the National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP) solicits proposals focused on (a) expanding understanding of various aspects of marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (mCDR); (b) understanding associated co-benefits (including ocean acidification mitigation) and risks of marine CDR; and (c) the science needed to build building regulatory frameworks for both testing and scaling of marine CDR approaches. This knowledge will assist in the verification or invalidation of hypotheses regarding mCDR, in order to make informed decisions regarding a potential scaled negative carbon ocean industry." For more information about this funding opportunity click here! North American Job Opportunities: 1) Post Doctoral positional at AOML/NOAA (USA): A new position has become available to study ocean alkalinity enhancement at the University of Miami. For more information click here to view the job posting on the OAIE. 2) Ocean Networks Canada has posted 3 job opportunities Data Steward, Scientific Data Specialist, and 2 Youth Science Ambassador positions. Check out the job postings on their website before it is too late! Click here. Summer School GOOD-OARS-CLAP-COPAS Summer School 2023: "The Summer School aims to teach the skills and knowledge of the many disciplines needed to understand the ocean and atmospheric processes involved in ocean deoxygenation and acidification with a focus on Eastern Boundary Upwelling systems. It will expose graduate and doctoral students and early-career scientists to recent developments and methodologies in the study of biogeochemical and physical feedbacks between the ocean and atmosphere in a changing environment. The GOOD-OARS-CLAP-COPAS summer school is opened to graduate and doctoral students, and early career scientists interested in interacting with world leading experts in the field in a friendly atmosphere, and enhancing their understanding of the processes constraining the future state of the oceans and environmental risks to marine habitats and ecosystems." The deadline to apply is December 15th. Click here! New Paper of Interest: Rogge, A., Janout, M., Loginova, N. et al. Carbon dioxide sink in the Arctic Ocean from cross-shelf transport of dense Barents Sea water. Nat. Geosci. (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41561-022-01069-z Have a news item you'd like us to feature? Email coordinator@oceanacidification.ca

Here are some of the latest happenings in the world of ocean acidification in Canada and beyond! Dal Canada First Grant: Dalhousie University aims to Transform Climate Action through an application to the Canada First Research Excellence Fund. Check out what impacts this project could have on ocean carbon by visiting their website. Click here! Summer School: GOOD-OARS-CLAP-COPAS Summer School 2023: "The Summer School aims to teach the skills and knowledge of the many disciplines needed to understand the ocean and atmospheric processes involved in ocean deoxygenation and acidification with a focus on Eastern Boundary Upwelling systems. It will expose graduate and doctoral students and early-career scientists to recent developments and methodologies in the study of biogeochemical and physical feedbacks between the ocean and atmosphere in a changing environment. The GOOD-OARS-CLAP-COPAS summer school is opened to graduate and doctoral students, and early career scientists interested in interacting with world leading experts in the field in a friendly atmosphere, and enhancing their understanding of the processes constraining the future state of the oceans and environmental risks to marine habitats and ecosystems." The deadline to apply is December 15th. Click here! Canadian Job Opportunities: Ocean Networks Canada has posted 4 new job opportunities Data Steward, Scientific Data Specialist, and 2 Youth Science Ambassador positions. Check out the job postings on their website before it is too late! Click here. MEOPAR Annual Network Meeting (Ongoing): This free meeting will be held virtually with sessions taking place throughout dates of November 22, 24, 28 & 30, 2022. The official call for abstracts deadline is on October 14th, 2022. If you wish to submit an abstract or learn more about this meeting check out the MEOPAR website by clicking here. In The News: Title: Climate change is impacting the health and population of valuable Dungeness crab in Oregon Source: Katu2abc New Paper of Interest: Velo, A., & Padin, X. A. (2022). Advancing real-time ph sensing capabilities to monitor coastal acidification as measured in a productive and dynamic estuary (ría de arousa, NW Spain). Frontiers in Marine Science, 9. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2022.941359 Have a news item you'd like us to feature? Email coordinator@oceanacidification.ca

Here are some of the latest happenings in the world of ocean acidification in Canada and beyond! Upcoming and Current Events: 1. MEOPAR Annual Network Meeting (Starts Tomorrow!): This free meeting will be held virtually with sessions taking place throughout dates of November 22, 24, 28 & 30, 2022. The official call for abstracts deadline is on October 14th, 2022. If you wish to submit an abstract or learn more about this meeting check out the MEOPAR website by clicking here. 2. Upcoming from the GOA-ON webinar series featuring Canadian scientists Dr. Mohamed Ahmed: Click the image to sign up for the webinar! Join the conversation by joining the pavilion by clicking here! 3. Coastal Zone Canada Biennial Conference: Quoted text from CZC website: The conference theme is “Connecting Canadians with the Coast”. As Canada’s national conference for coastal zone management professionals, we invite you to come and connect to share our passion for advancing scientific and traditional knowledge, engineering, social and policy awareness and best practices of coastal zone management issues across Canada. Our conference will emphasize the increasing importance of building a greater connection to our oceans and coastal zone environments as we address hazards associated with a changing climate and increasing development and resource pressures. The first call for abstracts is open! Click here for more information and/or to submit an abstract! MEOPAR News: Check out one of MEOPAR's latest articles: "MEOPAR Sets Course For The Future, Adding New Leadership" and meet the new leadership team including OA CoP Co-Lead Brent Else! Click here to read the article. New Paper of Interest: Vlaminck, E., Cepeda, E., Moens, T., & Van Colen, C. (2022). Ocean acidification modifies behaviour of shelf seabed macrofauna: A laboratory study on two ecosystem engineers, Abra Alba and Lanice Conchilega. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, 151831. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jembe.2022.151831 The OA CoP at the 5TH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON THE OCEAN IN A HIGH CO2 WORLD:All presentations from this conference have temporarily been posted on the Symposium High CO2-Lima YouTube channel here. These videos will be featured on the channel until November 25th, don't miss out! Did you attend this meeting and want to still be part of the conversation? Check out the continuation of the conversation hosted on the OAIE here! Have a news item you'd like us to feature? Email coordinator@oceanacidification.ca

Critter Facts: The northern abalone is the only species of abalone to inhabit Canadian waters. Due to declining populations, northern abalone were listed as an endangered species in 2006, and possession of these critters or their shells without a proper permit can result in fines. This classification stopped an ongoing northern abalone fishery in Canada. Certain coastal Indigenous populations use the northern abalone for food, as well as, the abalone shell to make jewelry and for spiritual and cultural practices. OA Impact: Overall abalone have a mixed response to OA, however, a negative impact on shell and body growth has been observed, as well as, a negative impact on survival during the larval stage of life. Diet: Macro-algae and kelp Predators: Sea Otters, Humans, crabs, octopuses, sea stars, and certain fish Habitat: Northern abalone live in the rocky intertidal and kelp beds (usually at around 35m of depth) with their food present. Canada's western coast is an ideal habitat for northern abalone. Geographic Distribution of North American Populations: Salisbury Sound Alaska to Baja California (see the distribution of the northern abalone on Canada's Map of OA Resources by clicking here) Linnaean Classification: Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Mollusca Class: Gastropoda Subclass: Vetigastropoda Order: Lepetellida Superfamily:Haliotoidea Family:Haliotidae Genus: Haliotis Species: kamtschatkana Etymology: From Ancient Greek; Halios marine, Ous "ear" Common Names: Northern Abalone or pinto abalone If you want to see any other critters featured in this blog let us know by emailing coordinator@oceanacidification.ca! All images are from Wikimedia commons and can be found by clicking here!