tackling the challenges of Coastal and Ocean Acidification in the Mid-Atlantic Region, together. Why Coastal and Ocean Acidification is Important Coastal and Ocean Acidification (COA) is a pressing environmental concern that affects not just the health of our oceans, but also the livelihoods of millions of people who depend on marine life for food, jobs, and coastal heritage. What We Do MACAN aims to enhance our understanding of the processes of estuarine, coastal, and ocean acidification. Who It Impacts Our work assists scientists, tribal, federal, and state agency representatives, resource managers, industry partners, and affected communities and industries in the Mid-Atlantic region, to prepare and adapt to the consequences of ocean and coastal acidification. Why It Matters Together, we can work towards a future where our oceans are healthy, our fisheries thrive, and our coastal communities are resilient to the impacts of ocean acidification. How Acidification Affects Our Marine Species New in Coastal and Ocean Acidification Spotlight on Events We empower our community with the knowledge and tools to address the critical environmental issue of coastal and ocean acidification. MACAN is dedicated to advancing scientific research, promoting public engagement, and providing industry outreach on coastal and ocean acidification. We work closely with local governments, educational institutions, and industry leaders to develop and implement strategies that protect our marine environments. Our efforts span from monitoring the current state of our oceans to developing action plans for mitigation and adaptation.