Ocean Acidification

Ocean Acidification

Siena Jekel and Uliana Dukach
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Siena Brief:

Mapping ocean acidification shows sets of maps inspired aquatic fauna populations in the Cambridge area. maps like these are designed to inspire people in the community to create their own maps to assist with conservation, based on their experiences. This map room explores how and where ocean acidification is affecting marine life in the area, as excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is absorbed by the ocean. Some key findings from Mapping ocean acidification are how most of the northern areas in the world have the most ocean acidification, This shows that all the wildlife in the northern areas are in danger.stakeholder's are some people who relate to Mapping ocean acidification, and a map room is a room that allows people to create and observe maps. Some stakeholders are a MIT student's, because they are creating a organization that confronts ocean acidification. Another stakeholder is the Aquarium of New England, because they are trying to take care of the marine life that is being harmed from ocean acidification. 

Potential locations for this map room are parks in Cambridge, or the Aquarium of New England. Mapping ocean acidification works by showing people data about ocean acidification, and allowing them to map what they know about this topic. Mapping materials that will be provided will be provided, are paper, tabs, and markers. Some questions that will guide this MapRoom  are What is your most memorable moment with an Marine animal , or has the amount of wildlife in the ocean decreased, based on personal experience.