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Canadian Ocean Acidification Community of Practice

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Bringing together Canada's researchers, practitioners, policy-makers, & communities to share #OceanAcidification and #MarineCarbon resources & expertise.

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Canadian Ocean Acidification Community of Practice @meopar-oacop.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
New post! 🚨 The 2026 Canada's Changing Climate Report has been released, and features #OceanAcidification! In our latest post, we highlight the key OA data chapters and messaging. Read more here: www.oceanacidification.ca/post/ocean-a... #CanadasChangingClimateReport #CCCR2026 #CCCR
New Post: Ocean acidification in Canada's Changing Climate Report 2026, oceanacidification.ca
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Canadian Ocean Acidification Community of Practice @meopar-oacop.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
🚨 Another resource from the Climate Ready BC Seafood Program has just been released! An educational OAH toolkit was created by the CRBS team to bring together OAH resources relevant to BC and to connect them to the BC OAH Action Plan goals, objectives and actions. Check it out: lnkd.in/gdK57Utp
Climate Ready BC Seafood Program OAH Resources Toolkit
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Ocean Networks Canada @oceannetworks.ca · 18/06/2026
🦪 ONC is supporting BC’s multi-million dollar shellfish industry 🦪 New upgrades to ONC’s Baynes Sound ocean observatory enhances monitoring of changing ocean conditions—including warming temp, ocean acidification, & hypoxia. Full story 🔗 bit.ly/4xwqgpF 🧪 🌊 #KnowTheOcean
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Canadian Ocean Acidification Community of Practice @meopar-oacop.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Happy #WorldOceansDay! In March, 115 people convened online and in-person to reflect on progress and chart next steps for #OceanAcidification and #Hypoxia actions in British Columbia. Read the Executive Summary here: 9082a32d-f6ca-4c06-a965-d899898f71c2.usrfiles.com/ugd/9082a3_6... #OceanWeekCanada
BC OAH Action Forum Executive Summary, oceanacidification.ca
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Canadian Ocean Acidification Community of Practice @meopar-oacop.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Nouvel article ! Nous avons interviewé la Dre Martine Lizotte (MPO) sur la surveillance de l'acidification des océans dans l'estuaire et le golfe du Saint-Laurent et ses impacts sur les écosystèmes et les pêcheries. Lire la suite ici : www.oceanacidification.ca/post/nouveau...
Research Recap: Acidification and CO2-driven conditions in the Estuary and Gulf of St. Lawrence During 2024. L'auteure principale, la Dre Martine Lizotte, souligne l'importance d'un nouveau rapport du MPO sur l'acidification de l'estuaire et du golfe du Saint-Laurent.
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Canadian Ocean Acidification Community of Practice @meopar-oacop.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
1/2 We’re excited to share 7 illustrations from the BC #OceanAcidification and #Hypoxia Action Forum! They tell a story of important themes and conversations in charting next steps for #OAH action in BC! Learn more: www.oceanacidification.ca/bc-oah-forum... #VisualStorytelling #BCOAHActionPlan #BC
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GOA-ON @goa-on.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
🚨Last call: 🚨The DEADLINE for Abstract submissions to the Ocean in a High-CO2 World is THIS FRIDAY, 1. MAY! Many of the sessions are organized by GOA-ON hubs or members - see the Symposium website for sessions : highco2-vi.org/call-for-abs...
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Call for Abstracts – The Ocean in a High-CO2 World – 6th International Science Symposium
Call for Abstracts The call for abstracts has been extended. Please submit your abstract no later than 1 May 2026 (any time zone). Full submission
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Canadian Ocean Acidification Community of Practice @meopar-oacop.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Happy #EarthDay! Today we’re releasing a new animation on ocean acidification + hypoxia (OAH) in B.C. 🎥 A short, place-based look at what’s happening in our coastal waters 🌊 Watch: youtu.be/_l_ls3lmkNU #OceanAcidification #Hypoxia #BCOAHActionPlan #CoastalResilience #BC #OceanScience
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Ocean acidification and hypoxia in British Columbia
YouTube video by Canada's Ocean Acidification Community of Practice
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Canadian Ocean Acidification Community of Practice @meopar-oacop.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
New video highlighting the work from the Climate Ready B.C. Seafood Program 🎥 A look back at this $2M initiative supporting work across B.C. to better understand and respond to ocean acidification + hypoxia 🌊 Watch here: youtu.be/EeSmh0e4_BE #OceanAcidification #Hypoxia #BCOAHActionPlan #BC
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The Climate Ready BC Seafood Program
YouTube video by Canada's Ocean Acidification Community of Practice
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UBC Oceans @ubcoceans.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
The #ocean's function as the world’s largest bank, underpinning economies through #biodiversity and #carbon absorption. Yet short-term #exploitation and overlooked ocean #acidification are eroding #marine capital and risking systemic economic collapse. oceanographicmagazine.com/features/oce...
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Ocean Acidification: The world's largest bank is facing liquidation
Prof Steve Widdicombe, Back to Blue Ambassador and director of Sharjah Marine Science Research Centre explores the ocean acidification crisis
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Canadian Ocean Acidification Community of Practice @meopar-oacop.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
We're a week away from the BC #OceanAcidification and #Hypoxia Action Forum in Nanaimo! This gathering will unite across sectors to reflect on progress made, and chart next steps for OAH initiatives in BC. Online registration is still open! Learn more: www.oceanacidification.ca/bc-oah-forum...
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BC OAH Forum 2026
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Canadian Ocean Acidification Community of Practice @meopar-oacop.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
❗New Paper❗ #OceanAcidification in #Canada: the current state of knowledge and pathways for action. We synthesize the current state of OA knowledge in Canada and provides recommendations to enhance OA knowledge and integration into decision-making in Canada. Read it here: doi.org/10.3389/fmar...
New Paper: Ocean acidification in Canada: the current state of knowledge and pathways for action, oceanacidification.ca
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Ocean Acidification Research Center @uaf-oarc-alaska.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
January eNews from the Alaska #OceanAcidification Network 🧪🌊🦑 #OADayofAction mailchi.mp/aoos/oa-indi...
Screen shot of the January 2026 eNews from the Alaska Ocean Acidification Network. Picture of a king crab.
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Canadian Ocean Acidification Community of Practice @meopar-oacop.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Ocean acidification threatens BC’s coastal ecosystems and seafood industries. What better way to take action on Ocean Acidification Day of Action than by registering for the BC OAH Action Forum on March 3rd? www.oceanacidification.ca/bc-oah-forum... #OceanAcidification #Hypoxia #BritishColumbia
Save the Date March 3, 2026, Vancouver Island Conference Centre, Nanaimo, Ocean acidification and Hypoxia BC Action Forum Hosted by the Tula Foundation
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Canadian Ocean Acidification Community of Practice @meopar-oacop.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Today is #OADayofAction held each year on Jan 8 to represent the current pH of the ocean (8.1). To celebrate, we're reflecting on Canada's participation in the OA events, actions, stories, and resources of 2025 from Canada and beyond! 👇 www.oceanacidification.ca/post/oa-day-... #OceanAcidification
Ocean Acidification Day of Action Jan. 8, OA in Canada news and resources, oceanacidification.ca
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Canadian Ocean Acidification Community of Practice @meopar-oacop.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Save the date for this important event to celebrate progress and chart next steps for #OceanAcidification and #Hypoxia actions in BC!
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Canadian Ocean Acidification Community of Practice @meopar-oacop.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Happening tomorrow! We're excited to see momentum for #OceanAcidification action in Canada! @cop30brazil.bsky.social side event, “Taking Science and Policy Action on OA”, Nov 18, 12:15-1:00pm, Canadian Pavilion. Hosted by the #OAAlliance and #DFO, the event spotlight actions taken across countries.
Logos: OA Alliance (International Alliance to Combat Ocean Acidification), Cop30 Brasil Amazonia Belem 2025. Join us for the event, Taking science and policy action on ocean acidification. Come learn about actions taken across countries and emphasize the importance of addressing ocean acidification as part of the broader blue economy, including for seafood sovereignty and the sustainability of coastal livelihoods. Date: Tuesday, November 18, Time: 12:15pm - 1:00pm (Brazilian Time Zone), Location: Canadian Pavilion. In partnership with Fisheries and Oceans Canada
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Canadian Ocean Acidification Community of Practice @meopar-oacop.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Save the Date! On Mar 3, 2026, the BC OA and Hypoxia Action Forum will be held in Nanaimo! OA and hypoxia pose major risks to BC’s seafood industries. This event will reflect on progress made and chart next steps. For event and registration details, visit: www.oceanacidification.ca/bc-oah-forum...
Save the Date March 3, 2026, Vancouver Island Conference Centre, Nanaimo, Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia Action Forum, hosted by Tula Foundation
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Canadian Ocean Acidification Community of Practice @meopar-oacop.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Our October updates are here, featuring an upcoming BC #OceanAcidification and #Hypoxia Action Forum, our presentation for #OAWeek2025, our community strategic planning "What We Heard" report, and more! Read it here: www.oceanacidification.ca/post/october... @goa-on.bsky.social #BCOAHActionPlan
OA CoP Updates October 2025, oceanacidification.ca
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Canadian Ocean Acidification Community of Practice @meopar-oacop.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Talk of interest this week from the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions Seminar Series: Deoxygenation, Carbon Uptake, and Acidification in the Oceans around Canada - Dr. Roberta Hamme, UVic events.uvic.ca/pcic/event/1... #OceanAcidification #Deoxygenation #MarineCarbon
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Deoxygenation, Carbon Uptake, and Acidification in the Oceans around Canada
As part of the Pacific Climate Seminar Series, Dr. Roberta Hamme will be delivering a talk on Deoxygenation, Carbon Uptake, and Acidification in th...
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Ocean Acidification Research Center @uaf-oarc-alaska.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
It's #OceanAcidification Week and we have a lot to share! 🧵 🌊🦑🌐 Check out the list of international events with @goa-on.bsky.social #OAWeek2025 #OneOcean www.goa-on.org/webinars/OaW...
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GOA-ON : OA Week
Welcome to GOA-ON, the Global Ocean Acidification Observing Network
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Canadian Ocean Acidification Community of Practice @meopar-oacop.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Happening today!
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Canadian Ocean Acidification Community of Practice @meopar-oacop.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Next week, the OA CoP will be involved in #OAWeek2025, where our coordinator @barnaclebarclay.bsky.social will present on the state of Canada's OA knowledge in the North American Hub session. Register today! #OceanAcidification
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GOA-ON @goa-on.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
📢Ocean Acidification Week will highlight OA knowledge from around the world, ranging from co-development of research and OA Education to Technology Development in OA Research and mCDR 🌊🌏📝📚📡🫧 Find details on these and other sessions on our website: tinyurl.com/OAW2025
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GOA-ON @goa-on.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
📢The first OA Week sessions have been confirmed! Head over to the GOA-ON webpage to discover how the community is rising to the challenge of ocean acidification using science and knowledge to drive action 🌊 Details & registration links: tinyurl.com/OAW2025
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Canadian Ocean Acidification Community of Practice @meopar-oacop.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Our September updates are here, including updates for #OAWeek 2025 (including an OA CoP presentation), new #ScientistSpotlight post, and more! View our updates here: lnkd.in/eYQyVa5H If you'd like to receive these updates, sign up for our membership at lnkd.in/gWfWB5jz! #OceanAcidification
OA CoP Updates September 2025 oceanacidification.ca
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Ocean Acidification Research Center @uaf-oarc-alaska.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
#OceanAcidification Week is October 13-17, 2025 This virtual, multi-day forum highlights OA knowledge from around the world. 🧪🌊🦑🌐 #OAWeek2025 Register for virtual events ⬇️ www.goa-on.org/webinars/OaW...
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GOA-ON : OA Week
Welcome to GOA-ON, the Global Ocean Acidification Observing Network
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Canadian Ocean Acidification Community of Practice @meopar-oacop.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Article from CBC news on #OceanAcidification crossing a planetary boundary, with expert comments from many of our community members! www.cbc.ca/news/climate...
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Oceans have crossed 'safe' acidic threshold, scientists warn | CBC News
The latest Planetary Health Check report says ocean acidification has reached risky territory. Experts say it will reduce our oceans’ ability to absorb the carbon we emit and also weaken the shellfish...
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Canadian Ocean Acidification Community of Practice @meopar-oacop.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
New post! In this #ScientistSpotlight, we interviewed Virginie Chalifoux, a PhD Student at UBC studying how the ecology of Pacific #salmon and #herring 🐟 can impact their response to #OceanAcidification. Read the post here: www.oceanacidification.ca/post/scienti... #PacificSalmon #PacificHerring
Text: Scientist Spotlight, Virginie Chalifoux, PhD Student, UBC. Virginie Chalifoux is a Ph.D. student in Applied Animal Biology in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at the University of British Columbia. Her work explores the relationships between fish ecology and their responses to climate change stressors. Photo credit: Radio-Canada/Camille Vernet https://ici.radio-canada.ca/recit-numerique/12610/ocean-oeufs-biodiversite-poissons-cb.
Picture: A woman with brown hair and a knit toque wears a black jacket and a life jacket and smiles at the camera. She is sitting in the bow of a zodiac on the water with steep tree covered hills and shorelines, typical of the Pacific northwest, in the background. The background for this graphic is a picture of a person’s hands cupping seaweed that is covered in small, gelatinous herring embryos, translucent eggs ~1 mm in diametre.
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Canadian Ocean Acidification Community of Practice @meopar-oacop.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
New research alert! We interviewed lead author, Dr. Andrea Frommel, who shared insights on a new study examining the impacts of #OceanAcidification and food availability on juvenile #PacificSalmon, a critical life stage for salmon populations. Read it here: www.oceanacidification.ca/post/new-pap...
Text: Research Recap: High sensitivity to ocean acidification in wild out-migrating juvenile Pacific salmon is not impacted by feeding success, Lead author, Dr. Andrea Frommel, shares insights on a new study investigating the impacts of ocean acidification and food availability on juvenile Pacific salmon.
Picture: Woman with long hair wearing mask holds juvenile chum salmon up for camera using tweezers. She is standing in front of a tank in an indoor aquatic laboratory.
Background picture: Tank with juvenile chum salmon swimming
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Canadian Ocean Acidification Community of Practice @meopar-oacop.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
#ICYMI We've just released our newest #OceanAcidification Species Impacts poster on #Dungeness crab 🦀! Dungeness are the most valuable fishery in BC, but are vulnerable to OA. Read more and download our poster here: www.oceanacidification.ca/post/oa-in-c... #Crab #DungenessCrab #BritishColumbia
OA in Canada Species Impacts Series Dungeness crab oceanacidification.ca
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Canadian Ocean Acidification Community of Practice @meopar-oacop.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Our July updates are here, including dates for OA Week 2025, Dungeness crab impacts, several recent Canadian OA studies, and OSM 2026 abstract calls! View our updates here: lnkd.in/gn6nUdQi If you'd like to receive these updates, sign up for our membership at lnkd.in/gWfWB5jz! #OceanAcidification
OA CoP Updates July 2025 oceanacidification.ca
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GOA-ON @goa-on.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
🚨Save the Date for OA Week 2025 and watch this space for more details coming soon!
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Canadian Ocean Acidification Community of Practice @meopar-oacop.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Our June e-news updates are here, featuring our new ✨OA in Canada Species Impacts✨ series, a call for papers on mCDR interactions with ecosystems, and highlights for OA and Canada from UNOC! mailchi.mp/4f04a8e5dbb1... Sign up to receive our e-new updates here: www.oceanacidification.ca/join-us
OA CoP Updates June 2025 oceanacidification.ca
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Surface Ocean CO₂ Atlas @socatco2.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
SOCAT v2025 is released today! A grand total of 49.6 million surface ocean fCO2 observations from dozens of contributors around the world. www.socat.info/v2025 #ocean #co2
Map showing the surface ocean CO₂ from ships, drifters and autonomous surface platforms and moorings for all data in SOCAT version 2025, coloured by fCO2 concentration (scale not shown).
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Ocean Acidification Research Center @uaf-oarc-alaska.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Check out the paper led by Dr. Helen Findlay @plymouthmarine.bsky.social 🧪🌊🦑 #OceanAcidification : Another Planetary Boundary Crossed doi.org/10.1111/gcb....
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Ocean Acidification Research Center @uaf-oarc-alaska.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
New video from the #OceanAcidification Alliance and @ethz.ch. 🧪🌊🦑 #WorldOceanDay #UNOC2025 youtu.be/RGH56DvB_yg?...
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Carbon in the Current: Contrasting futures for our changing ocean
YouTube video by OA Alliance
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Ocean Acidification Research Center @uaf-oarc-alaska.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
#OceanAcidification Climate Stripes @ethz.ch #WorldOceanDay oceanacidificationstripes.info/s/ph/basin/g...
pH in the Global Ocean. 

Region	Global Ocean Basin
Date Range	1982-2022
Data Source	OceanSODA-ETHZ
Creator	Nicolas Gruber & Luke Gregor
Licensor	ETH Zürich
License	Creative Commons Licence
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Canadian Ocean Acidification Community of Practice @meopar-oacop.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
Today is #WorldOceansDay and the last day of #OceanWeekCanada2025! All week, we’ve shared highlights from our new #OceanAcidification in Canada Species Impacts series. Today we’ve launched a new webpage where you can explore the whole series: www.oceanacidification.ca/species-impa... @oceanweek.ca
World Oceans Day Ocean Acidification in Canada Species Impacts oceanacidification.ca
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Canadian Ocean Acidification Community of Practice @meopar-oacop.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
It’s #OceanWeekCanada2025! We’ve released a series on #OceanAcidification impacts to important species in Canada. Today we explore the species in Canada that need more research to understand OA impacts. Read more and download our poster here: www.oceanacidification.ca/post/oa-in-c... @oceanweek.ca
OA in Canada Species Impacts Series Other Species oceanacidification.ca
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Coast and Ocean Risk Communication Community of Practice @corccop.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Have you considered podcasting as a way to reach your audience? Join us online, June 18 at 10:00 am PDT for Voices from the Coast: Podcasting Risk, Resilience, and Communication. Register at: bit.ly/4kz4SZB. @meopar-oacop.bsky.social @uwaterlooclimate.bsky.social @climateinstitute.bsky.social
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Canadian Ocean Acidification Community of Practice @meopar-oacop.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
We're excited to share our new #OceanAcidification Species Impacts series for #OceanWeekCanada2025! Today we’re examining the vulnerability of Canada’s #seafood industry to OA. Read more and download our poster here: www.oceanacidification.ca/post/oa-in-c... #fisheries #aquaculture @oceanweek.ca
OA in Canada Species Impacts Series Seafood Industry oceanacidification.ca
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Canadian Ocean Acidification Community of Practice @meopar-oacop.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
#OceanWeekCanada2025 is here! Today, we’re featuring #OceanAcidification impacts to northern #shrimp 🦐 as part of our OA in Canada Species Impacts series. Shrimp are an important fishery in Canada. Read more and download our poster here: www.oceanacidification.ca/post/oa-in-c... @oceanweek.ca
OA in Canada Species Impacts Series Northern Shrimp oceanacidification.ca
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Canadian Ocean Acidification Community of Practice @meopar-oacop.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
We're excited to share our new #OceanAcidification Species Impacts series for #OceanWeekCanada2025! Today we’re featuring OA impacts to pink #salmon 🐟! Salmon are a vitally important seafood in Canada. Read more and download our poster here: www.oceanacidification.ca/post/oa-in-c... @oceanweek.ca
OA in Canada Species Impacts Series Pink salmon oceanacidification.ca
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Canadian Ocean Acidification Community of Practice @meopar-oacop.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
It’s #OceanWeekCanada2025! We’re releasing a new series on #OceanAcidification impacts to important species in Canada. Next are Pacific #oysters 🦪, an important aquaculture species in BC threatened by OA. Read more and download our poster here: www.oceanacidification.ca/post/oa-in-c... @oceanweek.ca
OA in Canada Species Impacts Series Pacific Oyster oceanacidification.ca
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Canadian Ocean Acidification Community of Practice @meopar-oacop.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
#OceanWeekCanada2025 is here! To celebrate, we're releasing a new series on #OceanAcidification impacts to important species in Canada. First up are #lobsters 🦞, a vitally important fishery in Canada. Read more and download our poster here: www.oceanacidification.ca/post/oa-in-c... @oceanweek.ca
OA in Canada Species Impacts Series American Lobster oceanacidification.ca
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Canadian Ocean Acidification Community of Practice @meopar-oacop.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
#OceanWeekCanada2025 is here! To celebrate, the OA CoP is releasing a new series of resources on how #OceanAcidification impacts important species in Canada, starting tomorrow. Follow along all week to learn more! You can also find us on LinkedIn, Instagram @meopar_oacop, and FB! @oceanweek.ca
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Canadian Ocean Acidification Community of Practice @meopar-oacop.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Our May e-news updates are here, featuring a carbonate chem course offering at Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre, surveys for the upcoming UN Ocean Conference, and new resources from the #OceanAcidification CoP coming soon for #OceanWeekCanada (June 1 - 8)! www.oceanacidification.ca/post/may-202...
OA CoP Updates May 2025 oceanacidification.ca
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Canadian Ocean Acidification Community of Practice @meopar-oacop.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
ICYMI: To improve connections between ocean acidification researchers, community members, and OA resources, we've created an online public database of OA experts across Canada. We would be grateful if you would consider adding yourself to this database (lnkd.in/gBEaVx46)! #OceanAcidification
New Resource OA in Canada Expert Database oceanacidification.ca
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Canadian Ocean Acidification Community of Practice @meopar-oacop.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
We're excited to announce the launch of 2 ‼️ new resources for the Canadian #OceanAcidification community! Please add yourself to our OA in Canada Expert Database, and browse our OA in Canada publications database! Links below 👇
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