Public Events

EVENT 1

FILM SCREENING: The International Alliance on Ocean Acidification presents...

Changing waters: Time for action on ocean acidification

Location: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Space: Soundings Theatre

Time/Date: 7.30pm - 9:30pm Wednesday 14th October

Cost: Free

Join the OA Alliance at Soundings Theatre in Te Papa for an evening of art and kōrero centered around a screening of our short film, Changing Waters: Time for Action on Ocean Acidification.

Join in some art activities on arrival and after the film, we'll chat with local experts about how those species are experiencing changes in Aotearoa New Zealand, and what can be done to protect them.

Ocean acidification is accelerating -  yet most people have never heard of it.

In just 15 minutes, this short film brings science to life. Following real people who are tackling climate-ocean change in the Pacific Islands, Latin America, and North America, this film showcases their response to the accelerating impacts of ocean acidification and their calls for action.

This is not a story of doom! On the contrary, it’s about all that we can still save by taking action and following the leadership shown by those who refuse to give up. See the trailer here: https://www.oaalliance.org/oaalliance-short-film

Watch the film. Join the conversation. Leave your mark on the ocean’s story.

EVENT 2

Our Ocean, Our Home & Future

Location: EFKS Newtown (Congregational Christian Church of Samoa), 180 Owen Street, Newtown, Wellington

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Time/Date: 9.00am – 12.00 pm Saturday 17th October

Cost: Free

Join the Pacific Islands Ocean Acidification Centre and Coastal People: Southern Skies for an interactive community event for children and adults. Explore marine life and changing ocean conditions through hands-on activities and meet Pacific researchers and students to share knowledge about our moana. Everyone is welcome.

PIOAC CPSS Wellington Community Event Flyer (pdf download).