Restoration
Eelgrass Meadows
Seagrasses act as "carbon sinks," pulling $CO_2$ out of the water through photosynthesis. This creates a "halo effect" of safer, less acidic water for nearby shellfish.
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Restoring ecosystems that naturally balance ocean chemistry by absorbing $CO_2$.
Adaptation
Hatchery Treatment
Oyster hatcheries can now monitor water chemistry in real-time. By adding alkaline buffers—essentially "antacids"—they can protect vulnerable larvae from corrosive water.
The Oyster Story
Innovation
Kelp Co-farming
Seaweed grows incredibly fast and sucks up huge amounts of $CO_2$. Farming kelp alongside mussels and oysters provides a natural chemical shield for the shells.
Read the StudyThe "Big Bets"
Emerging technologies designed to scale up carbon removal across the open ocean.
Tech
Electrochemical Removal
New technologies are being tested that use electricity to pull $CO_2$ directly out of seawater, allowing the ocean to absorb more from the atmosphere without becoming more acidic.
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Geochemistry
Mineral Enhancement
By adding crushed alkaline minerals (like olivine) to the ocean, scientists hope to replicate the earth's natural weathering process to neutralize acidity at scale.
The Risks & Rewards