$24 Million in Funding Announced for Research into Ocean-Based Carbon Removal Strategies
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$14 million from Inflation Reduction Act will fund 10 projects researching marine CO2 removal strategies like enhancing ocean alkalinity.
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Additional $10 million from other sources will support 7 more marine CO2 removal research projects.
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Projects will study effectiveness and impacts of strategies like seaweed farming, coastal mineral enhancement, and deep sea carbon storage.
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Research aims to expand knowledge of marine CO2 removal and inform policy/regulatory frameworks.
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Projects include lab demonstrations, modeling, community engagement, and field trials to ensure responsible scaling.