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Can we Science our way to ocean carbon removal?

The Big Story

CHAPTER

Exploring Ocean Fertilization and Marine Geoengineering

The chapter delves into the practice of ocean fertilization through adding iron to the ocean to stimulate phytoplankton growth, leading to carbon sequestration. It recounts past attempts, such as those around the Galapagos in 2007 and 2008, and discusses current efforts like ocean alkalinity enhancement by Planetary Technologies. The chapter emphasizes the importance of understanding the risks and uncertainties of marine geoengineering while advocating for reducing emissions as a primary solution to combat climate change.

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