Our Mission

Increasing New Zealand’s understanding of the implications of ocean acidification through research, capacity development, and community engagement. By promoting research that integrates knowledge from the spectrum of marine disciplines, we work to inform local, national, and international ocean acidification policy and response.

OUR STORY

In 2006, scientists from the University of Otago and the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) began to assess the chemical and biological effects of Ocean Acidification in New Zealand.

As the environmental, economic, and social impacts became clear, this group quickly grew to include government agencies, stakeholders, marine farmers, and members of the public.

We have met annually since 2007, where we work to gain insight into the latest research, discuss new mitigation and adaptation approaches, and develop new collaborations and partnerships.

Together, we work to understand how ocean acidification will impact our coasts and oceans.

Our People

The NZOAC is a group of about 250 scientists, policy-makers, iwi representatives, aquaculture operators, and the general public interested in understanding the impact of ocean acidification on New Zealand.

Meet the council

Christina McGraw (NZOAC Council Chair, University Of Otago); Christopher Cornwall (Victoria University); Linn Hoffmann (University of Otago); Mary Sewell (University of Auckland); Monique Ladds (Department of Conservation (DOC)); Norman Ragg (Cawthron Institute); Vonda Cummings (The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA)); Jesse Vance (NZOAC Council Student Representative, University of Otago); Habibeh Hashemi (NZOAC Council Student Representative, University of Otago).

Our Partners