MACAN Mid-Atlantic Coastal Acidification Network

Complete this survey by 7/31/26 to provide input on New York State's next Ocean Action Plan! https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=6rhs9AB5EE2M64Dowcge5zRfYp0_4B9Gk1nuIq9VfPhUQ01KSTBHUkZCQzE1RUZQVEg0V1hHN0NZRS4u&route=shorturl

This World Ocean Day, we’re celebrating New York’s incredible ocean and coastal resources – and looking ahead to their future.

The Department of State and NYS Department of Environmental Conservation are working together to develop the next New York State Ocean Action Plan, building on nearly a decade of progress protecting and managing our ocean, estuaries and coastal waters.

The current plan focuses on ecological health, economic opportunity, climate resilience and public stewardship.

As we begin planning for the next 10 years, we’re committed to ensuring healthy oceans, thriving coastal economies, stronger resilience to climate impacts and continued opportunities for New Yorkers to help preserve and protect our shared marine resources.

Learn more: https://dec.ny.gov/nature/waterbodies/oceans-estuaries/ocean-action-plan

We are excited to announce that "Water We Gonna Do?" MACAN's new educational video game is live on our website! The game was created by Jam Jar Game Studio and funded through a NOAA Ocean Acidification Program educational grant. The target age range is middle schoolers, but it is fun for all ages.

https://midacan.org/curriculum/bonus-video-game/

Happy World Oceans Day! Last week, MACAN had a blast co-leading a special session at the Chesapeake Community Research Symposium called "Estuarine Carbon Dynamics and Acidification in the Chesapeake Bay: Monitoring, Impacts, and Emerging Solutions." MACAN fellow and Institute of Marine Science PhD candidate, Madison Griffin, gave a great talk on her project with MACAN examining the impacts of on important Mid-Atlantic shellfish.

Anchors aweigh! ⚓ The fourth East Coast Ocean Acidification cruise ( ) has officially left port! Researchers aboard the NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow will spend the next 50 days assessing ocean acidification along the East Coast.

Follow the journey: https://oceanacidification.noaa.gov/noaa-fourth-east-coast-ocean-acidification-mission-ecoa-4/

Wish our crew a safe and successful voyage in the comments! 👇 🛥️

For the next several weeks, a dedicated team of scientists will be living and working aboard to collect high quality data on the changing chemistry of our Atlantic waters. From surface to seafloor, this baseline data is vital for tracking long-term trends and fundamental to ocean acidification models and forecasts.

This cruise provides the highest quality data for monitoring . By measuring chemistry, biology and physics at the same time, scientists are able to better understand the processes that affect marine ecosystems and improve our ability to forecast ocean change. As the fourth iteration of ECOA, this cruise builds upon a long-term time series of ocean monitoring data in the region.

📷 NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow traversing calm seas. Credit: NOAA OMAO

🌿 Calling All NJ Municipal Officials & NGOs! 🌿

Stevens Institute of Technology's Coastal Engineering Research Group and the NJ Department of Environmental Protection are offering FREE training on designing nature-based solution projects.

**What You'll Learn:**
✅ NbS project overview
✅ Site characterization basics
✅ Conceptual design principles
✅ Project monitoring techniques

**Event Details:**
📅 Day 1: June 10, 2026 - Classroom session at Monmouth University
📅 Day 2: June 11, 2026 - Field session (Rain date: June 16)
🎟️ FREE but limited to first 50 registrants
☕ Continental breakfast & lunch provided

Space is limited—register only if you can attend both days!

👉 Register: https://dep.nj.gov/wlm/lrp/common-projects/nature-based-solutions/

Questions? Contact Laura Kerr at [email protected]

MACAN had a blast at the 2026 NOAA Ocean Acidification Program Research Community Meeting! We presented a poster and talk, and were truly inspired byall of the incredible work on happening around the U.S. A highlight was participating in a tour of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Center for Weather and Climate Prediction.

Join our partners at NOAA Ocean Acidification Program on May 15th at 1pm ET for a seminar!
Engaging the U.S. Commercial Fishing Community to Develop Recommendations for Fishery-Sensitive mCDR Governance, Collaborative Research and Monitoring, and Outreach to Fishing Communities

Register: https://vimeo.com/event/5899779/register

Presenters: Sarah Schumann, Fishery Friendly Climate Action Campaign. Dr. Fiona Hogan, Responsible Offshore Development Alliance. Introductory remarks: Dr. Madison Wood, NOAA Ocean Acidification Program, Interagency Coordination Lead

RODA has partnered with the Fishery Friendly Climate Action Campaign and three regional Coastal Acidification Networks on a project to increase the knowledge regarding marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) amongst the fishing industry while providing them a voice in this emerging field. The guidance memorandums developed as part of this project outline the essential components of effective engagement of the fishing industry, governance of fishery-sensitive mCDR development, and the co-production of information. The principles and recommendations at the heart of these memorandums were generated by a group of commercial fishermen and fisheries leaders from across Alaska, the West Coast, and New England. Brainstorming took place through a series of virtual roundtables led through the Fishery Friendly Climate Action Campaign and facilitated by campaign director Sarah Schumann.

Join our steering committee member, Whitman Miller, for a webinar on his work at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center Ocean Acidification Lab!

Next Tuesday: Meet "coastal acidification," ocean acidification's wilder cousin. Ocean acidification takes a strikingly different form in coastal waters like Chesapeake Bay. Here, the water's acidity levels can swing more drastically from day to night, season to season and even between tides. What's driving these extremes, and what do they mean for aquatic life? Join Dr. Whitman Miller, head of SERC's Ocean Acidification Lab, for an in-depth look at the dynamic chemistry of the coasts. Our next free evening science webinar airs May 19 at 7pm ET. Sign up to join at https://s.si.edu/4tmmV9j

Our partners at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center are hiring!

We’re ! Are you interested in marine biology and estuarine science, with opportunities to work in the field and the lab? Our SERC Marine Invasions Research Laboratory is looking for TWO technicians for trust-funded (non-federal) positions. Contracts are one year but may be extended. Apply by May 15!

1. Marine Biologist
This role supports field and lab research by collecting sediment samples of aquatic life from estuaries in Maryland, with occasional travel to other field sites. The technician will use microscopes to sort, identify and count aquatic organisms, and support analyses through data entry and quality control. See the full listing here at https://s.si.edu/4ehqnOW

2. Marine Invertebrate Analyst
This role supports field and lab research by collecting biological samples from sediments primarily in Maryland, with some travel to other sites. Other responsibilities include identifying benthic invertebrates using microscopes and processing samples for genetic analysis. See the full listing at https://s.si.edu/4eie44U