Suggestions for monitoring of biological effects of ocean acidification

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This report is a summary of the presentations and discussions on a workshop concerning biological effect indicators of ocean acidification, held on September 17th 2015 by the Norwegian Environment Agency and the Norwegian Polar Institute.

The general conclusion is that we do not know enough about the effects that ocean acidification have on the marine life. Although there is still much we need to learn and understand, it was agreed upon a need to start monitoring now. The changes are already occurring and it is possible to refine/change a monitoring plan when more knowledge becomes available.