The ocean is a major influence on weather and climate
09 October 2025 - 09 October 2025
7 pm start
Region(s): Nationwide
Type(s): professional Development
Explore the important role the ocean plays in our daily weather as well as our long-term climate as we take a look at the latest research on how things are changing and what that means for Aotearoa New Zealand.
This webinar is part of Seaweeks's Ngā Kōrero III series, supported by the New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO, aiming to bring Ocean Literacy Principles to life. In this series you will meet experts in marine science and mātauranga Māori, learn about new discoveries and progress in marine protection, and increase awareness of opportunities for action.
Hear from a diverse range of speakers including scientists, adventurers, advocates, holders of traditional Māori knowledge, and community leaders.
In this webinar, dive into the concept of Our Ocean, Our Future to:
Understand Ocean Literacy Principle #3: The ocean is a major influence on weather and climate
Learn how the ocean shapes Aotearoa's past, present, and future weather and climate
Discover inspiring Indigenous and youth-led initiatives for building climate resilience.
The webinar will be MC'd by author and broadcaster Alison Ballance, the speakers are :
Dr Cliff Law, Earth Sciences New Zealand (formerly NIWA) and Department of Marine Sciences, University of Otago 'What have the oceans ever done for us?'
Dr. Matt Pinkerton, Earth Sciences New Zealand (formerly NIWA) 'Environmental change in Aotearoa’s ocean: what’s in store for our marine ecosystems?'
Isaac Morunga, New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO 'Te Moana, Te Taiao, Te Tangata'
For more infomration and to register: https://seaweek.org.nz/events/ng-krero-iii-webinar-the-ocean-is-a-major-influence-on-weather-and-climate
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