Workshop	WP 4 5 6 System NS
	ICES workshop on changing ocean CO2 and pH in shelf sea ecosystems [from 02/05/2007 08:00 to 04/05/2007 20:00]

The ocean is becoming observably more acidic as increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) is absorbed at the surface. The forced pH change in the North Sea this century may exceed its natural variability with unknown ecosystem consequences. 

This workshop will concentrate on shelf sea environments and impacts as most previous work has concentrated on open ocean systems.

Topics to cover

The workshop will focus on the shelf seas of Europe and North America and will critically:

a) Review the current state of knowledge relating to the spatial and temporal variability of the surface ocean pH and CO2.

b) Examine the predicted rates of change and understand their context in the range of natural variability in shelf seas.

c) Examine the effects of changing pH and the CO2–carbonate system on nutrient chemistry.

d) Examine the effects of pH and the CO2–carbonate system on contaminants in the shelf seas environment.

e) Explore links between potential changes in pH and its effects on marine ecosystem components such as plankton, fish and shellfish and coldwater corals

Application forms are available at the following link: 

www.cefas.co.uk/science/Workshops/WKCpH/form.aspx

Location: London

Financial support: Yes - has recieved partial funding from Eur-Oceans

Documents: Flyer for Shelf Sea Acidification Workshop 2nd-4th May, London author: Paul BUCKLEY Contact: Liam Fernand (liam.fernand@cefas.co.uk)