Session Lead: Emma Venarde (Mid-Atlantic Coastal Acidification Network (MACAN), Mid-Atlantic Regional Association Coastal Ocean Observing System (MARACOOS))
Co-Lead(s): Janet Reimer
Session Format: Oral presentations
Session Description:
As the Chesapeake Bay experiences unprecedented acidification, the Mid-Atlantic Coastal Acidification Network (MACAN) has brought researchers and managers together to collaborate and develop opportunities, data products, and methods to inform the next generation of monitoring and mitigation tools and technologies. Estuarine acidification, compounded by eutrophication, harmful algal blooms, and anomalously warm temperatures, hinders the growth and life span of many economically and ecologically significant Chesapeake Bay species, including blue crabs, bay scallops, and oysters. Novel management strategies ranging from seagrass restoration to marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) may support localized mitigation of acidification in the near future. We invite abstracts showcasing the latest advancements in acidification monitoring, forecasting, and mitigation on the impacts of acidification on the Chesapeake’s vital species and habitats.