NECAN Ocean and Coastal Acidification Monitoring Priorities for the Northeast US and Eastern Canada
This report presents monitoring needs and opportunities for consideration by coastal managers, decision makers, researchers, and monitoring groups. It offers options to apply new capacity or funding to the expansion of OCA monitoring in the NECAN region.
OA Monitoring Priorities in the Northeast Workshop Report
From November 1st to 3rd, NECAN hosted an “OA Monitoring Priorities in the Northeast” Workshop. This collaborative event brought together experts from across the NECAN region to discuss and establish priorities for ocean acidification (OA) monitoring. The workshop’s content was based on the 2023 NECAN webinar series.
The primary objective of the workshop was to set priorities that would guide the recommendations featured in the upcoming OA Monitoring Plan for the Northeast. We are pleased to report that the workshop successfully achieved its goals, with numerous clear priorities identified during discussions throughout the three days.
Overview of Coastal Acidification in the Northeast Region
This four-page brochure provides an introduction to ocean and coastal acidification, its effects on marine life, why the Northeast is especially vulnerable, research priorities for the region, and what people can do to fight coastal acidification. The information in the brochure is adapted from NECAN’s 2015 Oceanography article.
Oceanography Article on Ocean and Coastal Acidification
“Ocean and Coastal Acidification off New England and Nova Scotia” appeared in a June 2015 Special Issue of Oceanography. The article explains why the Northeast region is especially vulnerable to acidification, summarizes scientific findings about effects on marine life, and identifies research priorities. The information is based in part on NECAN’s webinars and workshops.
One-Page Overview for Fishing and Aquaculture Industries
“Big Changes Are Here: We Need to Turn on the Headlights” is a one-page introduction to coastal acidification and NECAN for the fishing and aquaculture industries.
Archived NECAN Implementation Plan
This implementation plan documents the goals and objectives for the Northeast Coastal Acidification Network (NECAN), achievements to date and specific strategies and activities to address the NECAN goals from 2017-2022.
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