Third International Workshop on the environmental, social and economic impacts of ocean acidification

Overview

"The 3rd International Workshop on the socio-economics of ocean acidification aims to build on the outcomes of the previous meetings by providing policymakers and marine resource managers with information and recommendations to prepare for social and economic impacts of ocean acidification on coastal communities. The workshop will focus on five areas of societal impact:

• 1. Coastal communities dependent on fisheries and aquaculture
• 2. Marine-based tourism and coral reefs
• 3. Modelling of biological, economic and sociological impacts
• 4. Potential societal action and adaptation
• 5. Governance, governments and legislation"
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