May 23, Ocean Acidification Blue Ribbon Panel Meeting

The Ocean Acidification Blue Ribbon Panel will hold its 3rd meeting on May 23 from 9AM to 3:30PM. Public comments will be taken between 3:15 and 3:30.

Location:

University of Washington Center for Urban Horticulture – NHS Hall

3501 NE 41st Street, Seattle (click here for directions)
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Public participation is also available online by Webinar
(click here for registration)

Topics currently on the agenda include the public relations function of how to communicate what it is the panel decides may be effective in addressing the drivers (causes) of ocean acidifiction. Carbon dioxide output is currently believed to be the primary cause. In 2008 China was producing more than any other country (6,534 million metric tons) followed by the United States (5,833 million metric tons).  Whether closing Bucoda's coal fired power plant would be meaningful and the importance of eel grass in removing carbon dioxide are some examples of what is being discussed.  Whether current monitoring is capable of providing meaningful information, and if not what more would be needed, is also an important topic on the agenda.  (click here to read the meeting agenda)