Explaining Ocean Acidification – Science, Observation and Mitigation
07 January 2022
The Global Ocean Acidification-Observing Network (GOA-ON) presented the science behind ocean acidification (OA) illustrating the causes and impacts.
Dr. Jan Newton introduced monitoring efforts on ocean chemical and biological changes whilst highlighting mitigating measures.
Dr. Steve Widdicombe discussed OA in the UN Ocean Decade.
Dr. R. Duncan McIntosh discussed regional OA monitoring and resilience building in the Pacific.
Program and Learning Materials:
| Date | Session / Activity | Presentation Material | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jan 2022 | Presentation 1 |
Ocean Acidification: Observing a Global Issue on Local Scales This presentation provides an overview of monitoring efforts on ocean chemical and biological changes whilst highlighting mitigating measures. |
Jan Newton |
| 07 Jan 2022 | Presentation 2 |
UN Ocean Decade: 10-year Program for Action This presentation gives an overview of the UN Ocean Decade's 10-year action plan to address ocean acidification. |
Steve Widdicombe |
| 07 Jan 2022 | Presentation 3 |
The 3rd UN Small Island Developing States Conference: Pacific Partnership on Ocean Acidification This presentation provides an overview of regional ocean acidification monitoring and resilience building in the Pacific. |
R. Duncan McIntosh |