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A synthesis of New Zealand ocean acidification research, with relevance to the Hauraki Gulf

TR 2020/16

About the document

This document provides a synthesis of ocean acidification (OA) research findings of relevance to the Waikato region, obtained by the Coastal Acidification: Rate, Impacts & Management (CARIM) project and other New Zealand OA-related projects. The synthesis is focussed on the following specific areas, as requested by Waikato Regional Council:

  • The problem of ocean acidification relevant to the Waikato Region (Firth of Thames).
  • The role of nutrient runoff in modifying pH and the effect that nutrient limit setting
    may have on future acidification.
  • The relationships between acidification and aquaculture, including finfish.
  • The broad objectives and findings of the CARIM project relevant to the Waikato
    Region.
  • Key information or data gaps.
  • Suggestions for further work for Council or application of CARIM findings to the Firth of
    Thames relating to acidification or aquaculture management.