Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels.
Could this be your career mission?
Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.
Employers
Marine Conservation Associations: Address various threats to ocean health, including ocean acidification and may conduct research, raise awareness, and implement projects to mitigate acidification.
Shellfish Restoration Groups: Focus on shellfish restoration projects, like oyster reef restoration, improve water quality, and combat ocean acidification in coastal areas.
Aquaculture Associations: Engage in practices and research aimed at minimizing the impacts of ocean acidification on farmed marine species.
Coastal Environmental Advocacy Groups: Address ocean acidification through policy advocacy, community engagement, and restoration projects.
Citizen Science Initiatives: Involve community members in monitoring and data collection related to ocean acidification, contributing valuable information for local research and awareness.
Educational Organizations: Conduct programs and outreach initiatives to educate communities about the causes and consequences of ocean acidification.
Local Fisheries Collaboratives: Implement sustainable practices, like addressing overfishing and ocean acidification, to ensure the long-term health of marine ecosystems.
Sustainable Tourism Associations: Address ocean acidification as part of broader efforts to protect marine environments.
Community Environmental Stewardship Groups: Focus on reducing local pollution and, consequently, minimizing the impacts of ocean acidification.
Watershed Protection Organizations: Address pollution sources that can contribute to ocean acidification, emphasizing sustainable land use practices.