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The 6th International Symposium on the Ocean in a High CO₂ World
Moving from Understanding to Action using Multiple Knowledge Systems
Held in Wellington, New Zealand, at Tākina Convention & Exhibition Centre. Join researchers and other thought leaders from across the globe to explore the impacts of rising CO₂ and help shape future ocean science solutions. Experience Wellington through ecosanctuary tours, SCUBA dives in Taputeranga Marine Reserve, and a wide range of technical workshops.
Ngā Uri o Taranaki Whānui have generously gifted the Symposium's name in recognition of the partnerships that have collectively developed this symposium.
Meet the teams behind the symposium — including the local, international, and early career committees — learn more here.
About the Symposium
Ocean acidification remains a central theme of the symposium series. This edition will also expand to consider other ocean climate impacts, such as ocean warming and deoxygenation, particularly in a multiple-driver context. Research on marine carbon dioxide removal interventions, which are suggested to mitigate climate change and ocean acidification, will also be a key part of the conference.
Themes
- Beyond tipping points - translating science to action
- Global-driven changes in biodiversity and ecosystem resilience
- Multiple stressors' effects on marine organisms
- Ocean-based solutions
- Technological advances in marine climate change research
- The modulating role of time - from short-term variability to evolution
- Working across knowledge systems in a high-CO₂ world
Workshops, Meetings & Training
There will be over 20 free workshops covering a wide range of topics, including marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR), learning across knowledge systems, policy engagement, integrating ocean carbon observations and models, experimental design, and biodiversity in a changing ocean. Workshop registration will open in late February. Express your interest here to be notified.
Keynote & Invited Speakers
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Key Dates
Save these important dates!
- Call for abstracts opens: Mid February 2026
- Abstract submission deadline: 1 April 2026
- Presenter notifications: First half of May 2026
- Earlybird & presenter registration deadline: 30 June 2026
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