Ocean Acidification Week 2021
A virtual multi-day forum to highlight different aspects of ocean acidification research and initiatives from around the world
Monday 13 September - Friday 17 September 2021
Programs
Aims
Last year, GOA-ON launched OA Week as a response to the postponement of conferences and events due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. After such a positive response we're bringing it back this year with more sessions, plenary speakers, and engaging talks about ocean acidification research. If you have any specific questions about OA Week, please contact us at secretariat@goa-on.org.
The key aims of OA Week are to:
- Engage the OA and broader oceanographic communities, raise awareness to the issue of OA, and bring attention to the global OA monitoring, research, capacity building, and education efforts
- Raise awareness of and maintain momentum around the upcoming 5th International Symposium on the Ocean in a High CO2 World
- Share GOA-ON's three High-level Goals and introduce the GOA-ON OARS Program with our audiences
New This Year
OARS: Ocean Acidification Research for Sustainability
GOA-ON is publicly launching its endorsed programme for the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. The programme is called OARS, "Ocean Acidification Research for Sustainability - Providing society with the observational and scientific evidence needed to sustainably identify, monitor, mitigate and adapt to ocean acidification; from local to global scales". The OARS programme will build on the work of GOA-ON to further develop the science of ocean acidification by enhancing ocean acidification capacity, increasing observations of ocean chemistry changes, identifying the impacts on marine ecosystems on local and global scales, and providing society and decision makers with the information needed to mitigate and adapt to ocean acidification. Learn more about this session below and register here.
Plenary Sessions
We have five plenary sessions planned. Three sessions will explore GOA-ON's three High-level Goals, one sessions will focus on OA attribution and Blue Carbon research, and one session will focus on research into satellites that collect acidification data from space. Please check them out below.
Community Discussion Sessions
We have several sessions designed to engage community discussion on topics of wide interest. Please check them out below.
Plenary Sessions
Plenary Session #1: Ocean Acidification From a Global Perspective
Monday, September 13 at 16:00 PDT (UTC-7) View in various time zones
GOA-ON and Ocean Acidification: A Global Perspective
Dr. Richard Feely
Senior Scientist, NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory, USA
Language: English
Importance and Value of Monitoring Coastal Ocean Acidification in New Zealand
Dr. Kim Currie
Marine Chemist, National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA), , New Zealand
Language: English
Plenary Session #2: Ecosystem Response to Ocean Acidification
Tuesday, September 14 at 11:00 South Africa Standard Time (UTC+2) View in various time zones
A Story of OA Research in South Africa
Dr. Carla Edworthy
Postdoctoral Researcher, The South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity, South Africa
Language: English
Impacts of Ocean Acidification on Coralline Algae
Dr. Chris Cornwall
Research Fellow & Lecturer, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
Language: English
Plenary Session #3: Modelling Ocean Acidification
Wednesday, September 15 at 09:00 EDT (UTC-4) View in various time zones
Regional Attribution of Coastal Processes to Ω, pH, and Carbon Variability in Washington and Oregon Waters: A Modeling Study
Dr. Samantha Siedlecki
Assistant Professor of Marine Sciences, University of Connecticut, USA
Language: English
Modeling Ocean Acidification Progression in the Gulf of Mexico During Recent Decades
Dr. Fabian Gomez
Research Scientist, Northern Gulf Institute, Mississippi State University, & NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and Atmospheric Laboratory, USA
Language: English
Plenary Session #4: OceanSODA
Friday, September 17 at 13:00 BST (UTC+1) View in various time zones
The Satellite Oceanographic Datasets for Acidification (OceanSODA) Project
Dr. Jamie Shutler
Associate Professor in Earth Observation, University of Exeter, UK
Ms. Hannah Green
PhD Student, University of Exeter and Plymouth Marine Laboratory, UK
Dr. Nicolas Gruber
Professor of Environmental Physics, Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule (ETH Zürich), Switzerland
Language: English
Plenary Session #5: Attribution and Blue Carbon
Friday, September 17 at 17:00 East Africa Time (UTC+3) View in various time zones
Detection, Attribution, & Predictability of Ocean Acidification
Dr. Scott Doney
Joe D. and Helen J. Kington Professor in Environmental Change, University of Virginia, USA
Language: English
Seagrasses in Warming and Acidifying Oceans: Physiological Responses
Dr. Rushingisha George
Researcher, Tanzania Fisheries Research Institute (TAFIRI), Tanzania
Language: English
Hub Sessions
Each Hub Session will be hosted by a different GOA-ON regional hub and will be approximately 60-90 minutes. Each session will feature an overview of the hosting regional hub and a series of short presentations from researchers and other hub members. Each session will also include a live panel discussion and Q&A with the speakers. All sessions will be archived on the GOA-ON YouTube Channel.
North American Hub
Monday, September 13 at 12:00 noon EDT (UTC-4) View in various time zones
An Internally Consistent Data Product for Discrete Inorganic Carbon, Oxygen, and Nutrients on the North American Ocean Margins
Dr. Liqing Jiang
University of Maryland, USA
Language: English
Capturing Marine CO2 System Variability and Estimating Change Along the Inside Passage Using Observations From an Alaskan Ferry
Dr. Wiley Evans
Hakai Institute, Canada
Language: English
Coral Reefs From the Mexican Pacific in the Context of OA (Arrecifes Coralinos Del Pacífico Mexicano En El Contexto De La AO)
Dr. Orion Norzagaray
Instituto de Investigaciones Oceanológicas-Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexico
Language: Spanish with English subtitles
The Olympic Coast as a Sentinel: Communicating Best Practices From an Approach to Integrated Social-Ecological Vulnerability Assessments
Dr. Jan Newton & Dr. Melissa Poe
University of Washington, USA
Language: English
Mediterranean Hub
Tuesday, September 14 at 13:00 CEST (UTC+2) View in various time zones
Ocean Acidification at the Crossroads: Approaching Unpurified and Purified M-Cresol Spectrophotometric pH Measurements
Dr. Marta Álvarez
IEO-CSIC, Spain
Language: English or Spanish
Coastal Acidification Trends in the Gulf of Trieste (Northern Adriatic Sea)
Dr. Michele Giani
National Institute of Oceanography and Applied Geophysics (OGS), Italy
Language: English
Presentation title coming soon
Mr. Saul Ciriaco
L’Area Marina Protetta di Miramare, Italy
Ocean Acidification and the European Science-Policy Landscape
Dr. Ana Rodríguez & Dr. Sheila Heymans
European Marine Board, Spain
Language: English
LAOCA (Latin America & Caribbean) Hub
Tuesday, September 14 at 13:00 Argentina Time (UTC-3) View in various time zones
Observatory for the Study of OA in Cuba. First Results and Challenges for Its Sustainability
Mr. Miguel Gomez Batista
Centro de Estudios Ambientales, Cuba
Language: Spanish
Ocean Acidification Monitoring in the Mexican Pacific
Dr. Leticia Espinosa Carreón
Instituto Politécnico Nacional - CIIDIR Sinaloa, Mexico
Language: Spanish
Diseño de Monitoreo: Química de Carbonatos Frente al Ecuador
Ms. Patricia Macías Mora
Instituto Público de Investigación en Acuicultura y Pesca, Ecuador
Language: Spanish
Ocean Acidification Research in the Southwestern Atlantic Ocean
Dr. Paulo Horta
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brazil
Language: English
Role of Marine Macroalgae in the pH Regulation in an Eutrophic Argentinean Coastal Area
Dr. María Eugenia Becherucci
Laboratorio de Ecología, Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas y Costeras (IIMyC: UNMdP-CONICET), Argentina
Language: Spanish
Africa Hub
Wednesday, September 15 at 13:00 Central Africa Time (UTC+2) View in various time zones
New Marine Observations of Carbonate Chemistry Variability and Ocean Acidification State in North West Africa Waters
Dr. Mohammed Idrissi
National Institute of Fisheries Research (INRH), Morocco
Language: English
The Gulf of Guinea Marine Ecosystem in a Changing Ocean: Overview and Challenges
Dr. Sheck A. Sherif & Falilu Adekunbi
Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia, Liberia & Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research, Nigeria, respectively
Language: English
Ocean Acidification Monitoring in Kenya
Dr. Eric Okuku
Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, Kenya
Language: English
Arctic Hub
Wednesday, September 15 at 11:00 EDT (UTC-4) View in various time zones
Integrated Assessment of the Risks to Ocean Acidification in the Northern High Latitudes: Regional Comparison of Exposure, Sensitivity and Adaptive Capacity of Pelagic Calcifiers
Dr. Nina Bednarsek
Southern California Coastal Water Research Project (SCCWRP), USA
Language: English
Model Projections of Ocean Acidification in the Arctic
Dr. Nadja Steiner
Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Canada
Language: English
Arctic Ocean Acidification Over the 21st Century Co-Driven by Anthropogenic Carbon Increases and Freshening in the CMIP6 Model Ensemble
Dr. Jens Terhaar
University of Bern, Switzerland
Language: English
Modern State of the Aragonite Saturation and Carbon Dioxide Fluxes in the Kara and Laptev Seas
Dr. Alexander Polukhin
Shirshov Institute of Oceanology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation
Language: English
Ocean Acidification Dynamics in the Marginal Ice Zone of the Barents Sea and Arctic Ocean
Dr. Libby Jones
Institute of Marine Research, Norway
Language: English
PI-TOA (Pacific Islands & Territories) Hub
Thursday, September 16 at 11:00 Fiji Time (UTC+12) View in various time zones
Ocean Acidification at the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC)
Ms. Evelyn Ikelau Otto
PICRC, Palau
Language: English
Blue Carbon Restoration and Ocean Acidification in Fiji: A Case Study From Viti Levu Bay
Ms. Miriama Vuiyasawa
The University of the South Pacific, Fiji
Language: English
Responses of Caulerpa With and Without CO2 Concentrating Mechanisms to Elevated Ocean Acidification
Ms. Aleluia Taise
Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
Language: English
Current Status of OA Research in Samoa
Dr. Patila Malua Amosa
National University of Samoa, Samoa
Language: English
Northeast Atlantic Hub
Thursday, September 16 at 13:00 BST (UTC+1) View in various time zones
Simplification of Marine Ecosystems Under Ocean Acidification
Dr. Ben Harvey
Shimoda Marine Research Center, University of Tsukuba, Japan
Language: English
Relevant OA Research for Science and Society
Dr. Richard Bellerby
Norwegian Institute for Water Research, Norway
Language: English
Carbonate Chemistry and Calcifying Plankton in Scottish Coastal Waters
Dr. Pablo León Díaz
Marine Scotland Science, UK
Language: English
IOC-WESTPAC (Western Pacific) May Webinar Series (re-broadcasting)
Friday, September 17 at 17:30 CST/MYT (UTC+8) View in various time zones
Underway Measurement of Dissolved Inorganic Carbon (DIC) in Estuarine Waters
Dr. Liyang Zhan
Third Institute of Oceanography, China
Language: English
Effects of Ocean Acidification on Oyster Aquaculture
Professor Aileen Tan Shau Hwai
Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
Language: English
Coral Reefs and Ocean Acidification: Impacts and Adaptive Capacity in Thailand and Southeast Asia
Dr. Suchana Chavanich
Chulalongkkorn University, Thailand
Language: English
OARS Session
Ocean Acidification Research for Sustainability (OARS) Overview and Community Discussion
A satellite activity for the Ocean Decade Laboratory: A Predicted Ocean
Thursday, September 16 at 15:00 BST (UTC+1) View in various time zones
Discussion Leaders
Dr. Jan Newton
University of Washington, USA
Dr. Stephen Widdicombe
University of Plymouth, UK
Abstract
In the summer of 2021, the UN Decade of Ocean Science formally endorsed GOA-ON's proposed programme "Ocean Acidification Research for Sustainability", also known as OARS. This programme aims to provide society with the observational and scientific evidence needed to sustainably identify, monitor, mitigate and adapt to ocean acidification, from local to global scales. The objective of this community discussion today is to receive input from the global ocean acidification community as to what support is required and how GOA-ON can best enhance ocean acidification observation and research capacity, taking into consideration local and regional specificities. We invite you to engage in the discussion to identify strategies and partners, supporting OARS and GOA-ON, to increase capacity in OA monitoring and research efforts within your respective regions, countries, and institutions. We hope to gather insights on which particular aspects of OARS could be expanded or improved upon in order to achieve the UN Decade Action outcomes.
Community Discussion Sessions
During OA Week 2021, there will be Community Discussion Sessions that promote conversations about a particular issue that is relevant to the GOA-ON community. Most sessions will be approximately 60 minutes.
Advancing the Ocean Acidification Information Exchange
Monday, September 13 at 09:00 EDT (UTC-4) View in various time zones
Discussion Leader
Ms. Julianna Mullen
NERACOOS, USA
Abstract
Pier2Peer: Tips on Fostering Successful Mentorships
Monday, September 13 at 16:00 EDT (UTC-4) View in various time zones
Discussion Leader
Dr. Kerri Dobson
GOA-ON Secretariat / Pier2Peer Coordinator / NOAA OAP, USA
Abstract
Impacts of OA on Marine Fungi – A Community Discussion
Tuesday, September 14 at 19:00 India Standard Time (UTC+5:30) View in various time zones
Discussion Leader
Mr. Parth Arora
Department of Ocean Studies and Marine Biology, Pondicherry University, India
Abstract
Introducing the New Pacific Islands Regional OA Training Hub and Other Upcoming Capacity Development Activities
Wednesday, September 15 at 11:00 Fiji Time (UTC+12) View in various time zones
Discussion Leaders
Ms. Alexis Valauri-Orton, Ms. Courtnie Park, & Dr. Kaitlyn Lowder
The Ocean Foundation, USA
Dr. Michael Acquafredda, Dr. Kerri Dobson, & Ms. Meredith Kurz
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), USA
Dr. Katy Soapi
The Pacific Community (SPC), Fiji
Dr. Kim Currie
National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA), New Zealand
Dr. Gilianne Brodie & Dr. Antoine De Ramon N'Yeurt
The University of the South Pacific (USP), Fiji
Abstract
Their goal is to enhance and sustain ocean acidification monitoring and research capacity in the Pacific Islands region. Come to this session to learn about:
- A new Regional Training Hub in Suva, Fiji, hosted by the Institute of Applied Science at USP, SPC, NIWA, and the University of Otago (UO)
- An upcoming Ocean Teachers Global Academy training
- An RFP for OA monitoring equipment grants, specifically geared toward Pacific Islanders
- A Masters Student Fellowship, specifically geared toward Pacific Islanders
OA Data Sharing — GOA-ON Data Explorer and the SDG 14.3.1 Portal
Wednesday, September 15 at 11:00 CEST (UTC) View in various time zones
Discussion Leaders
Mr. Trevor Eakes
GOA-ON Secretariat, International Atomic Energy Agency OA-ICC, Monaco
Dr. Katherina Schoo
GOA-ON Secretariat, Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO, France
Dr. Kerri Dobson
GOA-ON Secretariat, NOAA OAP, USA
Abstract
We invite all researchers working on ocean acidification, data managers, scientists with geospatial backgrounds and those working on open science to discuss innovative approaches and solutions for the development of data portals in the coming decade.
We will consider questions such as: how can ocean acidification data portals evolve to meet the challenges of the coming decade? What new sources of information could be incorporated? What visualisations would you find helpful? How can we better incentivise and inspire scientists to submit and share their data? What technical resources are available to us?
GOA-ON is looking to establish a working group focussed on ocean acidification data sharing and the strengthening of the GOA-ON Data Explorer – all interested are welcome to join and contact the Secretariat at secretariat@goa-on.org.
From Source to Synthesis – Improving Flow of Ocean Carbon Data
Thursday, September 16 at 12:30 CEST (UTC+2) View in various time zones
Discussion Leaders
Dr. Helen Findlay
Plymouth Marine Laboratory, UK
Ms. Kirsten Isensee
Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO, France
Mr. Benjamin Pfeil
University of Bergen, Norway
Dr. Katherina Schoo
Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO, France
Abstract
- What are the current obstacles/challenges with respect to ocean acidification data flow in your region, your field of research?
- Who should be taking part in ocean acidification data flow discussions - identification of main stakeholders? How can we improve data flow to meet the commitments for UN SDG 14.3.1, requirements of the funders and the wider benefits for our science and stakeholders that this unique opportunity brings in giving everyone access to datasets of known quality?
A Community Discussion Around CO2-in-Seawater Certified Reference Materials (CRMs)
Thursday, September 16 at 09:00 PDT (UTC-7) View in various time zones
Discussion Leaders
Dr. Michael Acquafredda, Ms. Courtney Cochran, Dr. Shallin Busch, & Dr. Libby Jewett
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), USA
Dr. Regina Easley
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), USA
Dr. Andrew Dickson
Scripps Institution of Oceanography, USA
Dr. Maribel Garcia Ibanez
University of East Anglia, UK
Dr. Maciej Telszewski
International Ocean Carbon Coordination Project (IOCCP), Poland
Dr. Peter Swarzenski, & Ms. Ashley Bantelman
International Atomic Energy Agency OA-ICC, Monaco
Dr. Tobias Steinhoff, Dr. Elaine McDonagh, & Dr. Richard Sanders
Norwegian Research Center (NORCE), Norway
Dr. Kim Currie
National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA), New Zealand
Abstract
OA Social Vulnerability Assessments Community Discussion
Thursday, September 16 at 16:00 EDT (UTC-4) View in various time zones
Discussion Leaders
Ms. Courtney Cochran
NOAA OAP, USA
Ms. Jessie Turner
International Alliance to Combat Ocean Acidification, USA
Ms. Darcy Dugan
Alaska Ocean Observation System and the Alaska OA Network, USA
Dr. Jan Newton & Dr. Melissa Poe
University of Washington, USA
Abstract
REMARCO Regional Observatory Takes Up the Challenge: Reporting Marine Acidity in Latin America and the Caribbean
Friday, September 17 at 18:00 CEST (UTC+2) View in various time zones
Discussion Leader
Mr. César Bernal
Jefe Unidad de Laboratorios de Calidad Ambiental Marina – LABCAM, Colombia
Abstract
- Forming a working team with researchers from the 18 REMARCO countries
- Identify the needs in the region that to date did not allow the indicator to be reported and a REMARCO plan to close the gaps
- Establish agreements between those responsible for national reporting of the indicator and REMARCO
- Establish a regional observatory to generate local and regional data of global interest
- Develop standardized protocols for sampling, measurement and uncertainty estimation of total alkalinity, pHT and dissolved inorganic carbon
- Conduct (virtual) training courses for analysts and indicator reporters
- Deliver kits of equipment, materials and reagents for indicator reporting with the required quality
- Strengthen regional capacities to purify m-cresol and develop working standards
- Report indicator 14.3.1 (3 countries by 2020)
Organizational Partners
