The Alaska Ocean Acidification Network has teamed up with the California Current OA Network, the Ocean Science Trust, and NOAA’s Ocean Acidification Program to host an informational webinar series on marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR). The goal is the series is to deliver the best available information on mCDR)and to explore concepts related to coastal ocean carbon. Through this series of co-designed webinars, participants will gain a better understanding of mCDR technologies, limitations, risks, and learn how to become engaged.

For more information on the series, email dugan@aoos.org.

Webinar 1: Introduction to marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR)

Speakers: Jessica Cross, NOAA OAP; Sarah Cooley, The Ocean Conservancy; David K, Ocean Visions; Chris Sabine, Univ. of Hawaii Manoa
(June 2023)

Webinar 2: A tour of newly-funded marine CDR projects

Speaker: Gabriella Kitch, NOAA’s Ocean Acidification Program
(Sept 2023)

Webinar 3: A closer look at ocean alkalinity enhancement

Speakers: Andrew Dickson, Scripps Institution of Oceanography; Burke Hales, Oregon State Univ.; Debora Iglesias-Rodriguez, UC Santa Barbara
(Oct 2023)

Webinar 4: Programs to support measurement, reporting and validation of mCDR.

Speakers: Simon Freeman and Dan Rogers, US Department of Energy. (Feb 2024)

Webinar 5: Assessing effectiveness of marine carbon removal: Measurement, reporting, and verification of ocean alkalinity enhancement

Speakers: Dr. Richard Feely (Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory/NOAA), Dr. Yui Takeshita (Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute) and Dr. Matthew Long ([C]Worthy). April, 2024

Webinar 6: Can kelp help? Exploring macroalgae cultivation as a potential carbon dioxide removal and climate mitigation strategy.

Speakers: Dr. David Siegel, UC Santa Barbara; Dr. Kristen Davis, UC Irvine; Dr. Rod Fujita, Environmental Defense Fund. May 2024

Webinar 7: A closer look at Ocean Iron Fertilization

Speakers: Dr. Sarah Smith, Moss Landing National Lab, Dr. Paul McElhaney, NOAA Pacific Northwest Science Center, Chinmayee Subban, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Sept 2024.

Webinar 8: Community Engagement around mCDR

Speakers: Dr. Sarah Nawaz, American University, Dr. Adam Subhas, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, Dr. Grace Andrews, Hourglass Climate. Feb 2025

Webinar 9: Building Trust Infrastructure for mCDR

Speakers: Dr. Anu Kahn, Carbon Removal Standards Initiative; Dr. Jennifer Yin, Isometric; Tim Hansen, 350Solutions. Aug 2025.