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<p>The Department has commissioned and contributed towards a range of research on
the threats of changes to temperature, pH and carbonate ions in the sea. This includes:</p><p>
</p><p>The UK Ocean Acidification research programme (UKOA), which DEFRA contributed
towards, and which investigated the threats of ocean acidification through experimental
studies and modelling for several finfish and shellfish species.</p><p> </p><p>We
commissioned the ‘Placing Ocean Acidification in a wider Fisheries Context’ (PLACID)
project which has included studies on commercially important shellfish and finfish.
We also commissioned a study on Impacts from Climate Change and Ocean Acidification
on Fisheries and Marine Biodiversity. Most recently our contribution to the Shelf
Sea Biogeochemistry programme further extends the field work of UKOA and PLACID. Further
information on the research we commission is available of the Defra Science Search
website.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership provides co-ordinated
information on threats and research and has included specific report cards on key
shellfish and finfish species, as well as ocean acidification.</p><p> </p><p>We also
recognise the importance of global research collaboration and have recently supported
the establishment of a North East Atlantic Ocean Acidification Hub to co-ordinate
and share data, as well as our continued work with the Convention for the Protection
of the Marine Environment (OSPAR) Ocean Acidification group.</p>
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