NOAA Research releases Ocean Carbon Observing Science Plan

US-based NOAA Research has released an Ocean Carbon Observing Science Plan aimed at improving the monitoring of carbon levels in oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes. This plan supports future climate projections, adaptation and mitigation strategies, and informs policies that benefit the Blue Economy. Given the increasing urgency related to global carbon cycle issues such as greenhouse gas monitoring and ocean acidification, the plan emphasizes the necessity for coordinated research efforts in ocean carbon observing activities.