Enhancing Accessibility of OA Reference Materials

Enhancing Accessibility of OA Reference Materials

Enhancing Accessibility of OA Reference Materials 1500 994 Ocean Decade

Lead institution:

National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) – United States of America (USA)

Ocean acidification (OA) is expected to affect all nations through its influence on living marine resources. To understand ocean carbonate chemistry, seawater samples must be measured in two or more ways (ex. total dissolved inorganic carbon and total alkalinity). 

This requires calibrating measurements with a reference material. For 30 years, one laboratory has produced the world’s supply of certified reference materials (CRMs). The COVID-19 pandemic has elucidated the lack of resilience; the lab has been unable to produce CRMs and shortages now compromise monitoring efforts and laboratory studies. This project aims to diversify production of CRMs and enhance their accessibility. 

Start Date: 01/01/2021
End Date: 31/12/2024 

Lead Contact: Meredith Kurz (meredith.kurz@noaa.gov)

challenges: Expand the Global Ocean Observing System, Protect and restore ecosystems and biodiversity, Skills, knowledge and technology for all
ocean_basins: All Ocean Basins

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