Teams
Ocean acidification is a multi-faceted issue that can be addressed from many points of view. Interested OAIE members may join any of the collaboration teams listed below.
Topic-based teams
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Carbon Dioxide Removal
40 members
A space to discuss emerging human-driven methods to remove and sequester carbon dioxide from the environment.
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Community Science Efforts
51 members
Welcomes dialogue about broadening our collective capacity for research, lessons learned from other community science programs, ideas for projects, and questions related to any of the above.
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Data Management
60 members
Focuses on matters related to the preparation, management, archiving, and serving of ocean acidification data and metadata.
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Equipment & Troubleshooting
98 members
A forum for discussing the equipment and procedures used for monitoring and lab work, in addition to common issues and troubleshooting tips.
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GOA-ON Community
84 members
Furthering the collaborative goals of the Global Ocean Acidification Observation Network (GOA-ON), including development of low-cost kits for measuring acidification and the Pier2Pier scientific mentorship program.
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Local Response and Action
72 members
For members of industry and others operating locally at the interface of OA as a concept and a reality affecting jobs and ecosystems.
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North East Atlantic OA Hub
20 members
Focuses on monitoring ocean acidification, evaluating consequences, and investigating mitigation and adaptation strategies in the European region of the North East Atlantic
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OA-HABs
30 members
A forum for discussing interactions of Ocean Acidification and Harmful Algal Blooms, the factors contributing to them, co-monitoring, and the development of better understanding and communication of risks and vulnerabilities.
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Policy & Management Strategies
75 members
Brings together discussants working on policy and resource management from all levels of government and non-governmental organizations.
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Research & Monitoring
126 members
Discussion of science efforts within all relevant academic disciplines.
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Teachers, Educators & Content Creators
88 members
A resource for teachers and other educators who are interested in sharing and developing teaching materials, including labs and curricula, on the topic of ocean acidification.
Region-based teams
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Alaska
38 members
Focuses on understanding ocean acidification process, consequences, and adaptation strategies in Alaska.
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California Current
75 members
Focuses on understanding the effects of ocean acidification on biological resources of the U.S. west coast.
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Canada
40 members
Focuses on understanding changes in Canada’s oceans and coastal environments, the effects of ocean acidification on biological resources as well as building on collaborative networks and strategies to address ocean acidification in coastal communities
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Gulf of Mexico
42 members
Focuses on building collaboration and strategies to address coastal and ocean acidification in Gulf of Mexico ecosystems.
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Mid Atlantic
46 members
Focuses on coastal and ocean acidification in the waters south of Long Island, including the coastal waters of New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia.
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Northeast
89 members
Focuses on coastal and ocean acidification in the waters from Long Island Sound to the Scotian Shelf, including the coastal wasters of New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.
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OA Med-Hub
25 members
The OA Med-Hub network of scientists aim to better understand the effects of ocean acidification in the Mediterranean Sea, and collaborate to improve the resilience of ecosystems and coastal communities.
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OA-Africa
10 members
Facilitating dialogue between scientists, industry members and policymakers working on ocean acidification in Africa.
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Pacific Islands
39 members
Focuses on coastal and ocean acidification in Hawaii and other Pacific Islands
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Southeast
33 members
Focuses on how coastal and ocean acidification affects estuaries and coral reefs in coastal waters of the Southeast U.S. states.