Effects of Ocean Acidification on Alaska Fish and Shellfish
Downloadable, small color poster that summarizes the research on whether the effect of increasing ocean acidfication will affect different species negatively,positively, not at all, or whether the effect is still unknown. Each species is also characterized by its role in the marine ecosystem (e.g., predator, food web link, ecosytem engineer, chemical/nutrient cycling, habitat-forming
Read MoreOcean Acidification Resources for Alaska Educators
Links to selected curriculum on ocean acidification deemed relevant to understanding potential effects on Alaska’s marine ecosystems and the chemistry of the ocean at higher latitudes.
Read MoreOcean Acidification Classroom Kit (available for loan from AOOS)
The lesson plans in the kit are designed to to familiarize students with the causes and consequences of ocean acidification, the process by which our ocean is becoming more acidic. In addition to the lesson plans and resources for the lesson plans, the kit includes the supplies and equipment for two experiments. Lesson plans are…
Read MoreOcean Acidification Lab (CACS CoastWatch Curriculum)
Demonstration and lab activities that introduce students to the basic chemistry and impacts of ocean acidification on marine invertebrates.
Read MoreDensity Differences – Water (CACS CoastWatch Curriculum)
Demonstration and lab activities that introduce students to the way that density differences in water due to temperature and salinity drive currents.
Read MoreAlaska Ocean Acidification Network
Network of scientists, outreach specialists, and Alaska community members likely to be affected by ocean acidification. Includes videos of scientist interviews that provide models for career development. Additional links are provided to resources related to on-going research, potential impacts, and adaptation to ocean acidif ication and a “find an expert” database to locate and contact…
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