Ocean acidification (OA) is a global environmental issue caused by the continuing release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. This course covers the causes of ocean acidification, associated chemical changes, its effects on marine organisms and the global ocean, how to measure ocean acidification, how to plan appropriate observations in the field and experiments in the laboratory, and the political response to the threat of ocean acidification on the global, regional and local scale.

Learning Outcomes

1. You will be able to communicate the concept of ocean acidification, its causes, and associated chemical changes,
2. You will become familiar with ocean acidification’s effects on marine organisms and the global ocean, 
3. You will understand how to measure carbonate chemistry parameters in the lab and in the field,
4. You will be able to perform quality control and assurance on data and understand how to submit it to global data portals,
5. You will be able to plan appropriate observations in the field and experiments in the laboratory,
6. You will become familiar with the resources and online groups in the ocean acidification community.

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