Project overview

The Pacific Islands Ocean Acidification Centre (PIOAC) was created to support ocean acidification capacity development throughout the Pacific. Established in 2021, PIOAC is a SPC-led partnership to support Pacific Island researchers, government officials, and community members through ocean acidification training and technical assistance. It is working with Pacific partners to find Pacific solutions to address the impacts of ocean acidification.

Other partner organisations

  • The Ocean Foundation
  • University of Otago
  • New Zealand National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA)
  • United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Framework action tracks

  • 08 – Marine ecological integrity
  • 19 – Science and traditional knowledge for target-setting and monitoring