This Week in Startups E1122: Running Tide CEO Marty Odlin is helping solve the Climate crisis by using kelp to sequester carbon in the ocean, shares insights on generational shifts in climate response & more
Oct 13, 2020
Marty Odlin, CEO and co-founder of Running Tide, is revolutionizing climate action by harnessing kelp for carbon sequestration. He discusses the critical role of oceanic systems in sustainability and nutrition while addressing the alarming impacts of climate change on marine environments. Odlin highlights innovative practices in aquaculture, the shift towards sustainable consumer behavior, and the urgent need for collaborative solutions to achieve carbon neutrality. He emphasizes the power of individual initiatives and the importance of generational perspectives in tackling these pressing issues.
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Kelp's Role in Carbon Cycle
- Kelp, a macroalgae, plays a crucial role in the carbon cycle, eventually becoming fossil fuels.
- Running Tide utilizes this natural process to sequester carbon by sinking kelp to the ocean floor.
Shifting Lobster Biomass
- Marty Odlin witnessed firsthand the impact of ocean warming on lobster distribution in Portland, Maine.
- The center of lobster biomass has shifted north, impacting local fishing communities.
Running Tide's Kelp Farming Process
- Running Tide uses a timed buoy system to sink kelp to the ocean floor after it reaches maturity.
- This 'nudges' the natural carbon sequestration process, creating verifiable carbon removal.