UN World Ocean Day 2020
Advancing Knowledge into Action
Innovative Solutions to Address Impacts of Ocean Acidification
June 11, 2020
12:00pm- 1:30pm EST
Learn more about innovative and inclusive actions that are helping local communities and regions:
develop predictive forecasting models and local monitoring that can inform adaptation responses
explore shellfish hatchery techniques; buffering and selecting for tolerance that build resilience
deploy nature-based solutions and submerged aquatic vegetation as a mitigation and adaptation tool
drive private and public collaborations that are helping to advance knowledge and priorities for action
-AGENDA-
(1) Welcome and Introductions
Jessie Turner, OA Alliance, Project Coordinator
(2) Enhancing protection and management of New Zealand coastal ecosystems: Key recommendations from New Zealand’sCoastal Acidification: Rate, Impacts and Management Project (Not featured on recording)
Cliff Law, Principal Scientist-Marine Biogeochemistry, National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
(3) Kelp Farming as Strategy for Remediating OA and Improving Shellfish Cultivation
Nichole Price, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
(4) From Knowledge to OA Action: Forecasting future conditions and enhancing partnerships with impacted industry and communities.
Jacqueline Ramsay, Water Quality Lab Manager, Alutiiq Pride Shellfish Hatchery
(5) Deploying affordable monitoring kits around the world: Building the capacity of scientists, policymakers, and communities to monitor, understand and respond to ocean acidification locally.
Alexis Valauri-Orton, Ocean Acidification Program Manager, Ocean Foundation
(6) Private and public collaborations: Engaging passenger ferries and other cruise vessels to monitor for changing ocean conditions.
Wiley Evans, Ocean Acidification Program Manager, Hakai Institute
(7) Closing remarks from UN Peace Boat Ecoship: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and outlining long-term commitments to ocean and climate action.
Emilie McGlone, Director of Peace Boat US