Ocean Acidification
The Ocean Acidification Research Programme is a 5-year collaborative programme with a budget of £12m funded by NERC, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC).
The overall aim of the research programme is to provide a greater understanding of the implications of ocean acidification and its risks to ocean biogeochemistry, biodiversity and the whole Earth system. The programme will also provide effective policy advice and make a significant contribution to the Living With Environmental Change programme. More about the Ocean Acidification programme
Events and announcements
Arctic study of ocean acidification impacts
31 May 2012
Scientists will set sail tomorrow aboard the RRS James Clark Ross for the largest ever study of changing carbon dioxide levels in polar seas. Arctic study of ocean acidification impacts
Scientists to study risks of ocean acidification to Scotland's corals
15 May 2012
Scientists set off on a month-long research voyage in the waters around Scotland using the latest robotic technology to study the Mingulay cold-water coral reefs. Scientists to study risks of ocean acidification to Scotland's corals
About the programme
- Ocean Acidification home
- Background
- Events and announcements
- Awards, facts and figures
- Reports and key findings
- Management
- Resources
- Contacts
Related links
External links
- UK Ocean Acidification Research Programme
- Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
- Department of Energy & Climate Change