Heralding the next era of action on ocean acidification
Ten years on from when research into ocean acidification started in earnest, the leading scientists in听this field听have decided that听time has come to reflect on what has been learned and to determine a course of action to tackle this very serious threat to our oceans. The Monaco Ocean Acidification Action Plan, launched today in Paris sets out to do just that.听The Plan marks听the support of听His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco and the continuing leadership of Monaco on ocean acidification issues.
The Ocean Acidification international Reference User Group (OAiRUG), hosted by 香港六合彩开奖结果现场直播, now claims to know much more about the threat posed by ocean acidification and enough to express genuine concern.听 A consequence of increased carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere from human activities,听the effects of ocean acidification are听starting to听be felt on the ground, notably in marine-based aquaculture facilities.
"States must not miss the opportunity in Paris听this December听to set in motion an agreement to meaningfully cut emissions", says OAiRUG Chair, Dan Laffoley. "Dangerous climate change will lead to dangerous ocean acidification, which will remain in the ocean system for centuries and spell disaster for vulnerable marine species."
The Action Plan sets out a 10-point list of priorities to address ocean acidification. These include expanding research efforts to fill current knowledge gaps;听stimulating investment in observation networks and adaptive management approaches; and conducting scientific training听to support capacity development听in vulnerable regions.
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