The Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring (FOARAM) Act of 2009 mandates the establishment of an «information exchange» to «make information on ocean acidification developed through or utilized by the interagency ocean acidification program accessible through electronic means, including information which would be useful to policymakers, researchers, and other stakeholders in mitigating or adapting to the impacts of ocean acidification.»
Ed Miles, a professor of marine studies and public affairs at the University of Washington, said the prospect of a coordinated
federal ocean acidification research program is welcome news, especially given the conditions Feely observed off the California coast in 2008.
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(2) a description of current
research, observation, and monitoring activities at the
Federal, State, tribal, and local level related to the impacts of climate change and
ocean acidification on natural resources, as well as identification of
research and data needs and priorities;
(2) a description of current
research, observation, and monitoring activities at the
Federal, State, tribal, and local level related to the impacts of climate change and
ocean acidification on natural resources, as well as identification of
research and data needs and priorities;
(2) conduct and sponsor
research and provide
Federal departments and agencies, State and local governments, Indian tribes, and interested private landowners with
research products, decision and monitoring tools and information, to develop strategies for assisting natural resources to become more resilient, adapt to, and withstand the impacts of climate change and
ocean acidification; and