Ocean and Coastal Acidification (OCA)

Photo: Ocean and Coastal Acidification

Project in the Northeast—2017—present. The objectives of this project are (1) to develop the first replicable citizen science monitoring program in accordance with recently developed EPA guidance document, for monitoring ocean and coastal acidification, and (2) to provide in-person technical trainings and educational materials through an initial series of three regional workshops, and (3) to support the successful use of citizen science participation in research and management by building on the Northeast Coastal Acidification Network’s extensive stakeholder network.

Program name
Maine Sea Grant
Location
Maine
State
Maine
Purpose
This citizen science monitoring developed with EPA guidance, monitors for changing ocean and coastal acidification and builds on the Northeast Coastal Acidification Network’s extensive stakeholder network.
Project Topics
Water Quality/Biotoxins/Ocean Acidification