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The 6th International Symposium on the Ocean in a High-CO₂ World Registration

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We are dedicated to safeguarding the privacy of the personal information you provide for this event. Your consent ensures that we can use your data in compliance with the Privacy Act 2020.

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We process your data to manage your event registration and deliver exceptional service throughout the event, including sharing relevant information with service providers (e.g., caterers for dietary requirements).

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Registration

Key Dates

Early Bird rates valid until 1 August 2026
Standard rates apply from 2 August 2026

Registration Options and Inclusions

Full Conference Registration Includes:

Morning tea and lunch at the Symposium on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Welcome Reception on Tuesday 13 October
Gala Dinner on Thursday 15 October (RSVP at registration required)
Farewell Function on Friday 16 October (RSVP at registration required)
Symposium workshops and meetings

Not included/ Additional Costs

Symposium field trips
Accommodation (options available at discounted rates here)

PLEASE SELECT YOUR REGISTRATION TYPE BELOW AND CLICK NEXT TO PROCEED.

Full Conference Registration

Early Bird | Professional Registration FULL

AMOUNT

1,250.00

TOTAL

Early Bird | Student Registration FULL

AMOUNT

875.00

TOTAL

Standard | Professional Registration FULL

AMOUNT

1,350.00

TOTAL

Standard | Student FULL

AMOUNT

975.00

TOTAL

Social Functions

For more Social Function information CLICK HERE

Welcome Reception - Tuesday 13 October

Number Of

Yes, I will attend the Welcome Reception FULL

Please add me to the waitlist

If you require ADDITIONAL GUEST tickets, please enter the number required below.

Number Of

Welcome Reception | Guest Ticket(s) FULL

AMOUNT

60.00

TOTAL

No, I will not attend the Welcome Reception

Gala Dinner - Thursday 15 October

Number Of

Yes, I will attend the Gala Dinner FULL

Please add me to the waitlist

If you require ADDITIONAL GUEST tickets, please enter the number required below.

Number Of

Gala Dinner | Guest Ticket(s) FULL

AMOUNT

140.00

TOTAL

No, I will not attend the Gala Dinner

Farewell Function - Friday 16 October

Number Of

Yes, I will attend the Farewell Function FULL

If you require ADDITIONAL GUEST tickets, please enter the number required below.

Number Of

Farewell Function | Guest Ticket(s) FULL

AMOUNT

140.00

TOTAL

No, I will not attend the Farewell Function

Would you be interested in attending an Informal Meet & Greet on Monday 12 October? (Expression of Interest Only)

Please note that this is only an expression of interest and we will contact you at a later stage to confirm if this is going ahead.

Yes, I would be interested in attending an Informal Meet & Greet

No, I would not be interested in attending an Informal Meet & Greet

Tuesday Workshops & Field Trips

Each day, there is a presentation-free period to allow for attendees to participate in free workshops and discussions. Spaces in most workshops are limited, so please indicate your interest early. There are also guided field trips (additional cost) that allow you to explore Aotearoa New Zealand’s marine environment.

Please click here to view full details of workshops
Please click here to view full details of field trips

If you select a workshop that requires an expression of interest, you can expect an email to confirm your attendance by end of July if registering by the early bird deadline. If you are not accepted, you will be given the option to select another available offering at that time.

Workshop | Designing and analysing multiple driver experiments (EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY)

Day 1: full-factorial (or nearly full-factorial) experiments, with examples mainly from microbial (eco)physiology and evolution experiments. Suitable for other systems that are easy to grow and manipulate in the lab in a large range of environments.

Tue, Oct 13, 2026 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Number Of

I would like to express my interest in attending the Workshop Designing and analysing multiple driver experiments (Tuesday) FULL

Please add me to the waitlist

In the space below, please provide a brief statement (around 200 words) outlining:

- Your experience with single- or multiple-driver experiments, including a link to one of your multiple/single driver publications (if available)
- How you plan to incorporate multiple-driver experiments into your research.
- Your statistical training and experience with R (particularly with regression, generalised linear models, or mixed/hierarchical models)

Brief Statement

PLEASE NOTE: This is an expression of interest only. You will be advised if you have been selected after your statement has been reviewed.

Workshop | Future coastal food systems: methods for catalysing transformation pathways

Tue, Oct 13, 2026 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Number Of

I would like to attend Future coastal food systems: methods for catalysing transformation pathways FULL

Please add me to the waitlist

Attendance is open to all who are interested. If you would like to contribute to this workshop through a 10-minute presentation, please use the space below to briefly describe the topic of your proposed talk and how it fits in with the workshop aims. We will collate all potential presentations, and depending on interest and time available, select those that best fit the scope of the workshop.

Brief Statement

Workshop | Marine Policy Engagement 101 for Early Career Scientists

Tue, Oct 13, 2026 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Number Of

I would like to attend Marine Policy Engagement 101 for Early Career Scientists FULL

Please add me to the waitlist

Workshop | Ocean Acidification Capacity Sharing - A call for Action and Implementation

Tue, Oct 13, 2026 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Number Of

I would like to attend Ocean Acidification Capacity Sharing - A call for Action and Implementation FULL

Please add me to the waitlist

Workshop | Sharing experiences from polar to tropical seas: learning across knowledge systems to guide action

Tue, Oct 13, 2026 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Number Of

I would like to attend Sharing experiences from polar to tropical seas: learning across knowledge systems to guide action FULL

Please add me to the waitlist

Workshop | Using natural analogues to investigate the effects of climate change and ocean acidification (EXPRESSION OF INTEREST)

Tue, Oct 13, 2026 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Number Of

I would like to express my interest in attending the Using natural analogues to investigate the effects of climate change and ocean acidification FULL

Please add me to the waitlist

If you would like to contribute a lightening talk during this workshop, please provide a brief statement (< 100 words) outlining the topic of your proposed talk and how it fits in with the workshop aims. Leave the box empty if you simply want to attend.

Brief Statement

Field Trip | Love Rimurimu Guided Scorching Bay Snorkel Tour

Tue, Oct 13, 2026 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Number Of

I would like to attend the Love Rimurimu Guided Scorching Bay Snorkel Tour FULL

Please add me to the waitlist

AMOUNT

92.00

TOTAL

Field Trip | Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne – Day Tour (Tuesday)

Tue, Oct 13, 2026 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Number Of

I would like to attend the Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne – Day Tour FULL

Please add me to the waitlist

AMOUNT

63.00

TOTAL

No Workshop or Field Trip Selected on Tuesday

Tue, Oct 13, 2026

Number Of

I would not like to attend any workshops or field trips on Tuesday FULL

Wednesday Workshops & Field Trips

Please click here to view full details of workshops
Please click here to view full details of field trips

Workshop | Engage, Exchange, Collaborate: The mCDR Networking Event

Wed, Oct 14, 2026 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Number Of

I would like to attend Engage, Exchange, Collaborate: The mCDR Networking Event FULL

Workshop | Beyond tipping points: safeguarding biodiversity in a changing ocean

Wed, Oct 14, 2026 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Number Of

I would like to attend Beyond tipping points: safeguarding biodiversity in a changing ocean FULL

Please add me to the waitlist

Discussion | Exploring the OA-mCDR Connection: A community discussion for OA Practitioners

Wed, Oct 14, 2026 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Number Of

I would like to attend Exploring the OA-mCDR Connection: A community discussion for OA Practitioners FULL

Please add me to the waitlist

Workshop | Ocean Acidification in Africa’s High-CO₂ Future: From Observation to Action

Wed, Oct 14, 2026 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Number Of

I would like to attend Ocean Acidification in Africa’s High-CO₂ Future: From Observation to Action FULL

Please add me to the waitlist

Discussion | Speed Mentoring with Pier2Peer (EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY)

Wed, Oct 14, 2026 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Number Of

I would like to express my interest in attending Speed Mentoring with Pier2Peer FULL

Please add me to the waitlist

I would like to participate as a

Field Trip | Wētā Workshop Group Guided Tour (Wednesday)

Wed, Oct 14, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Number Of

I would like to attend Wētā Workshop Group Guided Tour (Wednesday) FULL

Please add me to the waitlist

AMOUNT

45.00

TOTAL

Field Trip | Te Whanganui-a-Tara Waka Tour (Wednesday)

Wed, Oct 14, 2026 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Number Of

I would like to attend the Te Whanganui-a-Tara Waka Tour (Wednesday) FULL

Please add me to the waitlist

AMOUNT

90.00

TOTAL

No Workshop Selected on Wednesday

Wed, Oct 14, 2026

Number Of

I would not like to attend any workshops on Wednesday FULL

Thursday Workshops & Field Trips

Please click here to view full details of workshops
Please click here to view full details of field trips

Workshop | OARS Framework for Action: An Introduction to Co-Designing Ocean Acidification Research for Decision Making (EXPRESSION OF INTEREST)

Thu, Oct 15, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:50 AM

Number Of

I would like to express an interest in OARS Framework for Action: An Introduction to Co-Designing Ocean Acidification Research for Decision Making FULL

Please add me to the waitlist

1. Do you want to learn more about the OA Information for Action Framework launched under the UN Decade for Ocean Science OARS programme?

2. Do you want to help the OARS community operationalize co-design of OA science for discrete decision making outcomes?

PLEASE NOTE: This is an expression of interest only. You will be advised if you have been selected after your statement has been reviewed.

Workshop | Designing and analysing multiple driver experiments (Thursday) EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Day 2: blocked experiments, with examples drawn from coral experiments. Suitable for systems where the number of experimental replicates is limited by logistics, but where environments can be controlled in the laboratory or other enclosure

Thu, Oct 15, 2026 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Number Of

I would like to express an interest in attending Workshop Designing and analysing multiple driver experiments (Thursday) FULL

Please add me to the waitlist

In the space below, please provide a brief statement (around 200 words) outlining:

- Your experience with single- or multiple-driver experiments, including a link to one of your multiple/single driver publications (if available)
- How you plan to incorporate multiple-driver experiments into your research.
- Your statistical training and experience with R (particularly with regression, generalised linear models, or mixed/hierarchical models)

Brief Statement

PLEASE NOTE: This is an expression of interest only. You will be advised if you have been selected after your statement has been reviewed.

Workshop | GOA-ON Workshop: building on our strengths and looking forward

Thu, Oct 15, 2026 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Number Of

Workshop | GOA-ON Workshop: building on our strengths and looking forward FULL

Please add me to the waitlist

Workshop | Ocean acidification as a collective action problem

Thu, Oct 15, 2026 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Number Of

I would like to attend Ocean acidification as a collective action problem FULL

Please add me to the waitlist

Workshop | Blue carbon ecosystems and innovative technologies for enhancing carbon sequestration

Thu, Oct 15, 2026 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Number Of

I would like to attend Blue carbon ecosystems and innovative technologies for enhancing carbon sequestration FULL

Please add me to the waitlist

Workshop | Pacific Islands and Territories Ocean Acidification Network Country Planning Workshop

Thu, Oct 15, 2026 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Number Of

I would like to attend Pacific Islands and Territories Ocean Acidification Network Country Planning Workshop FULL

Please add me to the waitlist

Field Trip | Wētā Workshop Group Guided Tour (Thursday)

Thu, Oct 15, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Number Of

I would like to attend Wētā Workshop Group Guided Tour (Thursday) FULL

Please add me to the waitlist

AMOUNT

45.00

TOTAL

Field Trip | Te Whanganui-a-Tara Waka Tour (Thursday)

Thu, Oct 15, 2026 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Number Of

I would like to attend the Te Whanganui-a-Tara Waka Tour (Thursday) FULL

Please add me to the waitlist

AMOUNT

99.00

TOTAL

Field Trip | Te Whanganui-a-Tara Harbour Tour (Thursday)

Thu, Oct 15, 2026 1:15 PM - 3:20 PM

Number Of

I would like to attend Te Whanganui-a-Tara Harbour Tour (Thursday) FULL

Please add me to the waitlist

AMOUNT

35.00

TOTAL

No Workshop or Field Trip Selected on Thursday

Thu, Oct 15, 2026

Number Of

I would not like to attend any workshops or field trips on Thursday FULL

Friday Workshops & Field Trips

Please click here to view full details of workshops
Please click here to view full details of field trips

Workshop | Designing and analysing multiple driver experiments (Friday) EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Day 3: collapsed factorial or scenario experiments, including in situ experiments, with examples drawn from work in natural analogues such as CO2 vents, where environmental drivers may be confounded, or cannot be precisely manipulated.

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Number Of

I would like to express an interest in attending Workshop Designing and analysing multiple driver experiments (Friday) FULL

Please add me to the waitlist

In the space below, please provide a brief statement (around 200 words) outlining:

- Your experience with single- or multiple-driver experiments, including a link to one of your multiple/single driver publications (if available)
- How you plan to incorporate multiple-driver experiments into your research.
- Your statistical training and experience with R (particularly with regression, generalised linear models, or mixed/hierarchical models)

Brief Statement

PLEASE NOTE: This is an expression of interest only. You will be advised if you have been selected after your statement has been reviewed.

Discussion | Elevating coastal monitoring with traditional indicators and community partnerships

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Number Of

I would like to attend Elevating coastal monitoring with traditional indicators and community partnerships FULL

Please add me to the waitlist

Workshop | Integrating Ocean Carbon Observations and Models

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Number Of

I would like to attend Integrating Ocean Carbon Observations and Models FULL

Please add me to the waitlist

Discussion | mCDR: A policy perspective

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Number Of

I would like to attend mCDR: A policy perspective FULL

Please add me to the waitlist

Workshop | Measuring Dissolved CO₂ Across the Ocean Water Column: Technologies, Applications and Emerging Developments

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Number Of

I would like to attend Measuring Dissolved CO₂ Across the Ocean Water Column: Technologies, Applications and Emerging Developments FULL

Workshop | Ocean Acidification Biodiversity Task Force - Indicators and proxies in support of the GBF and BBNJ (Friday) EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Number Of

I would like to express an interest in attending Ocean Acidification Biodiversity Task Force - Indicators and proxies in support of the GBF and BBNJ (Friday) FULL

Please add me to the waitlist

In the space below, briefly (<150 words) explain why you would like to attend this workshop.
Please contact Kirsten Isensee for more information.

Brief Statement

PLEASE NOTE: This is an expression of interest only. You will be advised if you have been selected after your statement has been reviewed.

Field Trip | Love Rimurimu Guided Scorching Bay Snorkel Tour (Friday)

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Number Of

I would like to attend the Love Rimurimu Guided Scorching Bay Snorkel Tour FULL

Please add me to the waitlist

AMOUNT

92.00

TOTAL

Field Trip | Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne Dawn Tour (Friday)

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 6:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Number Of

I would like to attend the Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne Dawn Tour (Friday) FULL

Please add me to the waitlist

AMOUNT

133.20

TOTAL

No Workshop or Field Trip Selected on Friday

Fri, Oct 16, 2026

Number Of

I would not like to attend any workshops or field trips on Friday FULL

Saturday Field Trip

Please click here to view full details of field trips

Field Trip | Love Rimurimu Guided Scorching Bay Snorkel Tour (Saturday)

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Number Of

I would like to attend the Love Rimurimu Guided Scorching Bay Snorkel Toursnorkel tour FULL

Please add me to the waitlist

AMOUNT

92.00

TOTAL

No Field Trip Selected on Saturday

Sat, Oct 17, 2026

Number Of

I would not like to attend the Saturday Field Trip FULL

Field Trip Declaration of Consent & Cancellation Policy

Field Trip Declaration of Consent

Field trips are run by independent organisations (either commercial or not-for-profit operators) who manage their own health and safety procedures.

By submitting this form, you confirm that:

You understand the trip is delivered and overseen by the operator.
You will follow all safety instructions provided by the operator.
You acknowledge that outdoor activities carry inherent risks.
You are responsible for your own safety and will act responsibly throughout the activity.
You consent to receiving medical assistance in an emergency and accept any related costs.
Event organisers are not liable for incidents arising from inherent risks, except as required under New Zealand law.
Only basic registration information is collected for administration; please advise any special health information to the operator of these trips either on the day or by emailing highco2@confer.co.nz so the event organisers who can put you in touch direct.

Field Trip Cancellation Policy

By booking a symposium field trip, delegates agree to the following cancellation terms:

Cancellation by 11 September 2026:
A full refund will be provided, or delegates may swap to another available trip option, subject to availability.
Cancellation after 11 September 2026 due to circumstances beyond the organisers' control:
We will endeavour to provide a full refund, less any non-recoverable deposits or costs already incurred.
Cancellation after 11 September by attendee: No refund provided if unable to be resold.

General Terms: All trip bookings are subject to the event’s overall registration Terms and Conditions.

I agree that I have read and understood the above information and consent to participate.

Dietary & Specific Requirements

Dietary Requirements

Please indicate any dietary requirements you have from the drop down list below. If your dietary requirement is not shown in the list, please select 'Other' and type it in the text box provided. Please note, the venue is unable to cater to lifestyle diets such as Keto, Paleo etc. Any requests for these will not be included. All caterers work to support provided dietaries, however some have commercial kitchens which cannot guarantee there will be no cross-contamination. If this is a concern for you please include a note under “Specific Reqirements”

If you do not have any requirements, please leave blank and click Next.

Dietary Requirements

Mobility/Specific Requirements

Please let us know below if you have any mobility requirements or any other specific requests.

Mobility/Specific Requirements

Accommodation

We’ve secured exclusive, specially negotiated rates for symposium delegates at a range of central Wellington hotels. Staying at the selected conference hotels gives you even more opportunities to connect and network with fellow delegates beyond conference hours.

Hotel rooms are subject to availability, so we strongly recommend booking early to avoid missing out on your preferred hotel.

How to Book

Step 1: CLICK HERE to view accommodation options.

Step 2: Follow the link and instructions to the hotel's website directly.

T-Shirt & Supply Hood

Would you like to purchase a conference t-shirt or hoodie?

Yes, I would like to purchase conference merchandise

No, I would not like to purchase conference merchandise

High-CO₂ World - Black Staple tee 2026

Please ensure you check sizing guide prior to making your selection.

Number Of

XS FULL

AMOUNT

35.00

TOTAL

Number Of

Small FULL

AMOUNT

35.00

TOTAL

Number Of

Medium FULL

AMOUNT

35.00

TOTAL

Number Of

Large FULL

AMOUNT

35.00

TOTAL

Number Of

XL FULL

AMOUNT

35.00

TOTAL

Number Of

2XL FULL

AMOUNT

35.00

TOTAL

Number Of

3XL FULL

AMOUNT

35.00

TOTAL

Number Of

4XL FULL

AMOUNT

35.00

TOTAL

Number Of

5XL FULL

AMOUNT

35.00

TOTAL

High-CO₂ World - Black Supply Hood 2026

Please ensure you check sizing guide prior to making your selection.

Number Of

XS FULL

AMOUNT

60.00

TOTAL

Number Of

Small FULL

AMOUNT

60.00

TOTAL

Number Of

Medium FULL

AMOUNT

60.00

TOTAL

Number Of

Large FULL

AMOUNT

60.00

TOTAL

Number Of

XL FULL

AMOUNT

60.00

TOTAL

Number Of

2XL FULL

AMOUNT

60.00

TOTAL

Number Of

3XL FULL

AMOUNT

60.00

TOTAL

Number Of

4XL FULL

AMOUNT

60.00

TOTAL

Number Of

5XL FULL

AMOUNT

60.00

TOTAL

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Thank You

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