IUCN to Release Report on Ocean Deoxygenation Crisis

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	IUCN to Release Report on Ocean Deoxygenation Crisis
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	2019-12-06
发布年	2019
语种	英语
国家	美国
领域	资源环境
正文(英文)	Researchers will unveil an embargoed report on a crisis facing ocean ecosystems at 9 a.m. Dec. 7, the second of two days emphasizing ocean issues at the COP25 climate talks taking place in Madrid, Spain. The press conference will take place in the Mocha Press Conference Room in Hall 4 of the IFEMA center. Lisa Levin, a biological oceanographer at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, joins International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) experts Dan Laffoley, John Baxter, and Minna Epps in a discussion of the new IUCN report “Ocean deoxygenation: Everyone’s problem." The IUCN describes the report as the largest peer-reviewed study to date of the causes, impacts, and potential solutions to ocean deoxygenation. Deoxygenation is one of several consequences caused by the warming of the oceans and introduction of pollutants such as fertilizers used on land. The event is one of several Dec. 6 and 7 that are associated with Oceans Day, a period of time during COPs in which ocean-related climate issues are highlighted. "Ocean deoxygenation is one of the most important but least recognized of the impacts of global warming on the ocean," said Levin. "For the first time, the cumulative knowledge of leading experts on oxygen loss has been assembled in one place. This report adds urgency to the emission futures being debated at COP 25. We have a clear choice! Note to broadcast and cable producers: University of California San Diego provides an on-campus satellite uplink facility for live or pre-recorded television interviews. Please phone or email the media contact listed above to arrange an interview. About Scripps OceanographyScripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego, is one of the oldest, largest, and most important centers for global science research and education in the world. Now in its second century of discovery, the scientific scope of the institution has grown to include biological, physical, chemical, geological, geophysical, and atmospheric studies of the earth as a system. Hundreds of research programs covering a wide range of scientific areas are under way today on every continent and in every ocean. The institution has a staff of more than 1,400 and annual expenditures of approximately $195 million from federal, state, and private sources. Scripps operates oceanographic research vessels recognized worldwide for their outstanding capabilities. Equipped with innovative instruments for ocean exploration, these ships constitute mobile laboratories and observatories that serve students and researchers from institutions throughout the world. Birch Aquarium at Scripps serves as the interpretive center of the institution and showcases Scripps research and a diverse array of marine life through exhibits and programming for more than 430,000 visitors each year. Learn more at scripps.ucsd.edu and follow us at Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.About UC San DiegoAt the University of California San Diego, we embrace a culture of exploration and experimentation. Established in 1960, UC San Diego has been shaped by exceptional scholars who aren’t afraid to look deeper, challenge expectations and redefine conventional wisdom. As one of the top 15 research universities in the world, we are driving innovation and change to advance society, propel economic growth and make our world a better place. Learn more at www.ucsd.edu.
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来源平台	Scripps Institution of Oceanography
文献类型	新闻
条目标识符	http://119.78.100.173/C666/handle/2XK7JSWQ/216576
专题	资源环境科学
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