ZIJ presented as part of the Southeast Ocean and Coastal Acidification Network state-of-the-science webinar series. The seminar series lays a foundation for the state of ocean acidification science in the Southeast region. The talk was titled, ‘Temporal variability of the carbonate system and the microbial community in a dynamic coastal NC system’ focused on the ocean acidification and its affects on the microbial community near Beaufort NC to the Gulf Stream. Additional information on the presentation including a video link is available from SECORA.