Earthwatch Institute: Climate Change – Sea to Trees at Acadia National Park Recently Updated

Examine the impacts of global change phenomena—including warming temperatures and ocean acidification—on plants, wildlife, land, and within the Acadia National Park. The granite mountains and craggy coasts of the Acadia islands, famous for their beauty and their wildlife, are threatened by the effects of climate change. Explore the impacts of warming temperatures, mercury pollution, and ocean acidification within the intertidal zone.

Acadia National Park is famous for its stunning granite mountains and rocky shores, home to incredible plants and animals. But things are changing! You can help protect this special place by teaming up with researchers to explore its wildlife and tackle challenges like ocean acidification, invasive species, and microplastics.