Managing West Coast marine resources in the face of changing ocean chemistry
Since the industrial revolution, carbon dioxide has accumulated in Earth's atmosphere and in Earth's oceans, resulting in climate change and ocean acidification. Upwelling of deep ocean water on the West Coast results in nutrient rich waters and high biodiversity, but also makes the West Coast particularly vulnerable to ocean acidification. We have determined where protected areas and ocean acidification hotspots overlap, as well as where there are gaps in current monitoring, which are both key steps in exploring management options for how we can protect the West Coast's biodiversity and economies.
Ocean Acidification
Learn more about these threats to West Coast Oceans
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Marine Protected AreasFind out how we protect our oceans
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Headline Photo Source: Jonathan Irish, National Geographic