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

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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.

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