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Advancing Solutions for Ocean-Climate Restoration
Five years ago we set out with a bold mission: to accelerate ocean-based solutions to the climate crisis. As we celebrate this milestone and look to the future, we’re inspired to keep building, innovating, and collaborating. Read our anniversary report: oceanvisions.org/ocean-vision...
November 6, 2025 at 2:55 PM
We're curating a collection of stories to showcase the dedicated people behind marine carbon dioxide removal field trials. Say hello to Vycarb, a Brooklyn-based startup that’s researching the ocean’s ability to store CO2 through ocean alkalinity enhancement: oceanvisions.org/fieldtrials-...
Vycarb Wants to Supercharge the Ocean’s Climate-Fighting Power
By mimicking and accelerating natural CO₂ storage in seawater, this Brooklyn-based startup is tackling the climate crisis head-on. Meet VyCarb.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Collaboration drives solutions. The Ocean Visions Network connects experts across disciplines to tackle the ocean-climate crisis. Explore the people and organizations behind the work

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Ocean Visions Network
Ocean Visions works to engage and focus resources from its Network for concerted action, catalyzing solutions to the ocean-climate crisis.
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October 23, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Our Sr. Program Officer @nikhilneelakantan.bsky.social will be speaking at the Algal Biomass Summit. Learn more about this event that unites industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, and innovators to explore breakthroughs in algae and seaweed applications ➡️ algaebiomass.org/algae-biomas...
October 20, 2025 at 1:56 PM
5 years, countless collaborations, measurable impact. Take a look at Ocean Visions’ impact by the numbers ➡️ oceanvisions.org/ocean-vision...

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October 16, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Kicking off our Ocean Visions at Five series with reflections from CEO Brad Ack. From startup roots to global impact, the mission continues. oceanvisions.org/ocean-vision...

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Ocean Visions at Five: Reflecting on Progress in Ocean-Climate Solutions | Ocean Visions
Marking five years of innovation, Ocean Visions reflects on its journey advancing ocean-based climate solutions. Read about milestones, impact, and future direction.
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October 1, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Headed to Climate Week NYC? Join Ocean Visions during Climate Week NYC for a deep dive into the current state of work at the ocean-climate nexus.

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September 19, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Join Ocean Visions on Tuesday, September 23, during #ClimateWeekNYC for a deep dive into the current state of work at the ocean-climate nexus and how recent events are affecting the trajectory of research and innovation.

Register now ➡️ oceanvisions.org/events/ocean...

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Navigating Turbulent Times: Adaptive Strategies for Ocean-Climate Solutions An Ocean Visions Climate Week Event
Ocean Visions is hosting an event on Tuesday, September 23rd, for people interested in learning more about the current state of work at the ocean-climate nexus and how recent events have and are affec...
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September 4, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Research into ocean-based climate solutions is moving fast—but governance hasn’t kept up. As our CEO Brad Ack notes in this @mongabay.com story: "We do not have a risk-risk framework that adequately includes the enormous risks of surpassing climate tipping points.” news.mongabay.com/2025/08/scie...
Scientists warn ocean-based climate fixes lack rules and oversight
A growing number of oceans-based solutions to the climate crisis have been tried or devised in recent years, thanks largely to an influx of funding. These range from replanting lost mangroves, to modi...
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August 28, 2025 at 1:31 PM
We’re proud to be part of this effort as an observer to reinforce the mCDR ecosystem’s collective strength.
@CO2BC.bsky.social is proud to formally announce the launch of the Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal Coalition (mCDR Coalition).
🔗https://www.carbonbusinesscouncil.org/news/mcdrcoalition
August 22, 2025 at 1:48 PM
🌀 New research from Ocean Visions partner @cmarinescience.bsky.social points to river discharge as a key factor identified in intensifying hurricanes. Tracking freshwater plumes could improve hurricane forecasts.

🔗 Read more: www.usf.edu/marine-scien...
How rivers fuel hurricanes — and how that knowledge can improve forecasts
A recent analysis of Hurricane Idalia led by researchers at the USF College of Marine Science demonstrates how an extensive river plume in the Gulf may have influenced the tropical storm’s rapid inten...
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August 21, 2025 at 1:33 PM
We're delighted to co-host a marine carbon dioxide removal workshop in Mombasa, Kenya, on October 4, following the WIOMSA Scientific Symposium.

Space is limited. Register by Sept 1. ➡️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F....
August 18, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Phytoplankton-based carbon dioxide removal could boost ocean biomass production and help remove CO₂, but as our senior fellow Eric Schwaab says, “...the big ‘but’ is the huge questions.” OV is working to ensure we get science-based answers. Read more via @grist.org: ️ grist.org/climate/the-...
The tiny ocean organisms that could help the climate in a big way
Scientists are exploring whether encouraging phytoplankton growth could sequester atmospheric carbon without harming oceanic ecosystems.
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August 15, 2025 at 6:33 PM
🌊 Ocean Visions #ClimateWeekNYC - Sept 23

2 panels:

New opportunities + political headwinds
Adapting ocean-climate solutions in practice

Networking before & after. Registration information coming soon!

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Navigating Turbulent Times: Adaptive Strategies for Ocean-Climate Solutions An Ocean Visions Climate Week Event
Ocean Visions is hosting an event on Tuesday, September 23rd, for people interested in learning more about the current state of work at the ocean-climate nexus and how recent events have and are affec...
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August 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Funded by Ocean Visions, a new white paper from @sabincenter.bsky.social proposes a more climate-conscious approach to how the London Convention & Protocol governs marine carbon dioxide removal. Read the press release ➡️ oceanvisions.org/rethinking-t...
Rethinking the London Convention and Protocol Governance of MCDR in Light of New International Rulings and Landmark International Climate Agreements
A new white paper by the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia University proposes more climate-conscious thinking on how parties currently apply, and how they could more effectively apply, ...
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August 12, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Ocean Visions CEO Brad Ack joins TEDxLondon’s Climate Curious podcast to talk Arctic intervention, marine carbon dioxide removal, and why we can’t solve the climate crisis without the ocean. 🎧 Listen: tedxlondon.com/podcasts/can...
Can we refreeze the Arctic? With Brad Ack - TEDxLondon
CEO of Ocean Visions, Brad Ack, talks with Climate Curious about how the ocean is central in re-stabilising the climate.
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August 8, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🌊 Launched in 2024, Ocean Visions' refreshed mCDR Field Trial Database tracks global experiments, MRV strategies, carbon flux data & more. Explore trends, insights & an interactive map to see where momentum is building.

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August 5, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Ocean Visions proudly supported the launch of four hubs in 2024: Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, and Ghana, as well as the creation of the Ocean-Climate Innovation Fellowship Program, built to support emerging leaders who are accelerating innovation for ocean-climate solutions in Africa and Latam.
July 29, 2025 at 4:34 PM
A recent study estimates that if the current rate of sea ice loss continues, then by 2100, bowhead whales could lose up to 75% of the current area where their prime habitat now exists.

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Climate change and shrinking Arctic sea ice threaten bowhead whales
Bowhead whales are endemic to the icy waters of the Arctic and prefer living in shallow waters near sea ice, filtering krill and tiny crustaceans called copepods for food. However, the Arctic is warmi...
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July 15, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Our Launchpad program supports innovators working on ocean-based carbon dioxide removal pathways, as well as those who are enabling or improving our understanding of these pathways.

➡️ Learn more: oceanvisions.org/launchpad/
Ocean Visions | Launchpad
Launchpad provides tailored expert support to innovators developing ocean-based carbon dioxide removal strategies
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July 3, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Last week we contributed to #ArticRepair2025, hosted by @climaterepair.bsky.social. Takeaways? Double down on emission reductions and also grow a portfolio of other potential tools—removals, adaptation, and interventions. See how we're contributing to that: oceanvisions.org/our-strategy...
Exploring Interventions to Prolong Health of Critical Marine Ecosystems
Ocean Visions is identifying and assessing potential interventions targeted at prolonging the function and health of critical components of the ocean-climate system.
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July 2, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The Repair program team at Ocean Visions heads to the UK this week to discuss approaches to slow the loss of Arctic sea ice at the Arctic Repair meeting.

Check out Ocean Visions’ Arctic sea ice road map ➡️ www2.oceanvisions.org/roadmaps/rep...
Arctic Sea Ice - Ocean Visions
The Arctic Sea Ice Road Map provides a deep assessment of available information about potential approaches to slow the loss of Arctic sea ice.
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June 23, 2025 at 3:36 PM
🗓️ TOMORROW, 6/18 - Webinar: Facilitating Action on Arctic Tipping Points

Hear from experts working in different capacities to increase action on arctic tipping points.

Register now ➡️ us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
June 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Launched in 2021, Launchpad is a free, year-long program providing tailored scientific and engineering support to select innovators in marine CDR. The program helps optimize technologies and understand and minimize environmental impacts.

Learn more ➡️ oceanvisions.org/launchpad/
Ocean Visions | Launchpad
Launchpad provides tailored expert support to innovators developing ocean-based carbon dioxide removal strategies
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June 12, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Ocean Visions is pleased to make available for broad public use a collection of illustrations depicting marine carbon dioxide removal pathways.

We invite you to download the collection and utilize it as part of your communication efforts. ➡️ oceanvisions.org/mcdr-illustr...
Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal Illustrations
Ocean Visions is pleased to make available a collection of illustrations depicting marine carbon dioxide removal pathways.
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June 11, 2025 at 8:03 PM