Ocean Acidification International Coordination Centre Capacity Building
Training courses
The far-reaching effects of ocean acidification, combined with the increasing interest
in the topic both nationally and internationally, elevate the need for students and
researchers to have skills that enable them to successfully address issues associated
with the inter- and multidisciplinary field of ocean acidification. A firm grasp of the
fundamentals and standards within the field will provide students increased mobility
within the scientific community and provide a highly desirable exchange of critical
scientific ideas globally. In order to meet the demands of future research in this field,
there is a need for hands-on ocean acidification short courses that will convene
scientists and graduate students of the biological, geological, and chemical
oceanography research communities to gain mutual insights on optimal ocean
acidification experimental design.
The OA-ICC organizes, co-organizes, and/or supports participation of students at
training courses on ocean acidification. Building on the success of three workshops
that OA-ICC hosted in Brazil, Italy, and Chile, we are in the process of coordinating
and planning one in Capetown, South Africa during the first week in November.
Although the application process has not opened up yet, we are interested in knowing
any potential applicants from African countries who would benefit participation in the
November workshop in Capetown. All expenses for accepted applicants will be paid
for by OAICC/IAEA.
For more information contact:
Focal point:
Lisa Robbins, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine
Science Center, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), USA
[email protected]
Or
Lina Hansen, [email protected]
IAEA Ocean Acidification International Coordination
Centre (OA-ICC)
IAEA-Environment Laboratories
Tel: +377 97977272