Between the 10th-16th of September 2022, the OA CoP attended the 5th International Symposium of the Oceans in a High CO2 World . Over the course of the Symposium and side works shops, we learned about some amazing and often underutilized resources created by the global OA community which we would like to share with you. GOA-ON Data Explorer: The GOA-ON data portal " provides access and visualization to ocean acidification data and data synthesis products being collected around the world from a wide range of sources, including moorings, research cruises, and fixed time series stations " and represents them as an easy-to-use map. The map contains worldwide (and in some cases also real-time!) data and observation assets which are represented as interactive icons. The data explorer map can be found by clicking here! Is the data portal missing something? Add to the database and ensure your work is properly featured in this amazing research by filling out a quick survey by clicking here. We strongly encourage our members to spend some time exploring this map as it could lead to many future opportunities! OA-ICC Zotero Database: The OA-ICC has created a bibliographic database of ocean acidification publications which is updated frequently. This database is shared through Zotero (a free open-source reference management software), and is easily searchable as explained in the user instructions ( here ) or after watching the short instructional YouTube video ( here ). The end result is a relevant comprehensive bibliography on a topic related to ocean acidification. To get started creating your bibliographies and literature searches with this database click here to access the main website! OA-ICC Biological Response Portal: This easy-to-use data repository and publication catalog focuses on biological response to ocean acidification. The goal of this data compilation is " to ensure the archival and streamlining of data on the biological response to ocean acidification (and other environmental drivers), as well as to provide easy access to the data for all users". This resource allows you to easily search existing datasets through easy-to-use filters under the categories of Spatial information, Experimental information, Biological information, and Bibliographic information (as can be seen in the image below). This is an incredible resource to use to understand the biological response data that is available worldwide. To visit the portal and begin exploring click here and explore the various tabs along the top of the webpage to get started. Don't forget to contribute on the home page if your dataset is missing! GOA-ON's Pier2Peer Partnerships: The Pier2Peer program creates professional partnerships and relationships that are designed to help both early career scientists and senior scientists learn new skills and grow their field of study. Pier2Peer partnerships contain 1 mentor and 1 mentee who are matched based on knowledge and interest, who work together to create international collaborations and projects. To learn more about the Pier2Peer network or to sign up as a mentor or a mentee click here ! Did you learn about any helpful resources that everyone should know about? Comment them below!

Here are some of the latest happenings in the world of ocean acidification in Canada and beyond! Upcoming and Current Events: 1. Upcoming from the GOA-ON webinar series featuring Canadian scientists Dr. Mohamed Ahmed: Click the image to sign up for the webinar! 2. COP27 Ocean Pavilion (Until November 18th): The following is quoted text about the ocean pavilion from the COP27 website: This online platform is dedicated to raising the visibility of the ocean and showcasing why the ocean matters in climate negotiations and to all life on our planet. It aims to increase knowledge, commitment and action for the ocean-climate nexus during and at key events in the run up to the UN Climate Conference (COP27) in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt this November. Join the conversation by joining the pavilion by clicking here ! 3. MEOPAR Annual Network Meeting: This 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. 4 . 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! In the News: Title: COP27: Canadian delegation set to talk about oceans’ role in fighting climate change Source: Global News New Paper of Interest: Bonnet, S., Benavides, M., Le Moigne, F.A.C. et al. Diazotrophs are overlooked contributors to carbon and nitrogen export to the deep ocean. ISME J (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41396-022-01319-3 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. Nothern Abalone the in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary 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. Photo from: H.Zell 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 !

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.

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.

The Province of British Columbia recently released the BC Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia Action Plan, which outlines five goals, 15 objectives, and 62 actions that will address ocean acidification and hypoxia. The Province also announced the corresponding Climate Ready BC Seafood Program, which will provide funding up to $2 million for projects that support the goals of the BC OAH Action Plan. Read the Government of BC News Release here . Read the BC OAH Action Plan here .

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)!

On March 7th, the MEOPAR Community of Practice OA CoP coordinator, Austin Pugh, gave a lightning presentation covering some success stories and lessons learned from the OA CoP. Lightning presentations were followed by a discussion panel of the presenter covering the need for communities of practice in Canada. To watch the video recording of the panel discussion click, here !

On February 22nd, the coordinator for Canada's OA CoP, Austin Pugh, was featured as a panel speaker in the OA Alliance webinar series. He participated in a wonderful conversation about tricks and techniques in properly communicating about ocean acidification. To watch the video recording of the panel discussion click On February 22nd the coordinator for Canada's OA CoP Austin Pugh was featured as a panel speaker in the OA Alliance webinar series. He participated in a wonderful conversation about tricks and techniques in properly communicating about ocean acidification. To watch the video recording of the panel discussion click here !

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