The order of time when addressing ocean acidification

Addressing and minimizing the impact of ocean acidification requires an understanding of how the changes in carbonate chemistry drives the biological responses. While significant progress has been made in each discipline from monitoring to modelling, there is still a need to improve the communication between the different fields. This presentation will focus on one of the keys for bridging chemistry and biology: time. We will discuss how the dynamic of the carbonate chemistry is modulating the biological response at different temporal scales, from hours to years, and how this information can be used to design a biologically relevant monitoring program.

Sam Dupont is a senior lecturer at Gothenburg University, Department of Biological & Environmental Sciences. His research addresses the impact on marine species and ecosystems of increased CO2 and related changes (e.g. global warming and ocean acidification).