Ocean Acidification Infographic

An overview of the potential impacts of ocean acidification on ecologically and economically important species in the Gulf of Maine.

Funding for this infographic was provided by NOAA North Atlantic Regional Team & RARGOM, award NA16NOS0120023. 

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Special thanks to everyone who provided input and expertise for this infographic, especially Beth Turner, Carolina Bastides, Esperanza Stanicoff, Emily Silva, the members of the NECAN Steering Committee, and our regional stakeholders. 

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