The Climate Variability and Change program determines the role of the Southern Ocean in affecting the interannual variability of climate in southern Australia and in global climate.
The Sea Level Rise program estimates sea level rise this century, including increases in storm surges for coastal areas in Australia and its neighbours.
The Ocean Control of CO2 program estimates CO2 uptake by the Southern Ocean and the risk and efficacy of proposals to enhance that uptake, for example by iron fertilisation.
The Antarctic Marine Ecosystems program examines the impact of climate warming and the loss of sea-ice on Antarctic marine ecosystems and the emerging krill fishery.
The Policy program provides analysis of the effectiveness of management arrangements and regimes governing the Southern Ocean and Antarctica and is a vehicle for linking ACE CRC science to national and international policy and governance.