Ocean Visions

Trained as an engineer, Ocean Visions Fellow Caitlin Wale now leads SAILOR, an initiative advancing ocean-based CO2 removal research across South Africa. From policy to industry, Caitlin is paving the way for South African mCDR leadership. Read our latest blog: oceanvisions.org/blog/caitlin...

Who is working on marine carbon dioxide removal? Where are field trials happening? What approaches are being explored? Ocean Visions’ new mCDR Knowledge Platform brings organizations, pathways, projects, and field trials together in one accessible resource: oceanvisions.org/remove/mcdr-...

1.5°C is likely to be crossed soon. UNEP’s Limiting Overshoot report makes clear: we need deep emissions cuts & responsible carbon removal to limit the peak & lower temperatures. Meanwhile, we must protect vulnerable oceans from impacts that can persist for centuries. www.unep.org/resources/li...

📣 Call for submissions Submit your proposal for our 2027 Summit's Community Showcase, a chance to share your work & engage w/ the broader ocean-climate community. We're accepting proposals for a Community Talk session & a Poster & Exhibition session. Submit here: bit.ly/4xzY7hd

Ocean Visions is #hiring a Director of Finance and Administration to lead our financial, grants, and administrative operations, with at least 10+ years of experience. Full-time, remote, U.S.-based. Learn more and apply: ocean-visions.breezy.hr/p/3a0537bf77...

Ocean Visions will be at @climategroup.bsky.social's #ClimateWeekNYC, hosting two events on the ocean-climate nexus. Sessions will include speakers from @arcticreflections.bsky.social, Eco Wave Power, Ocean Resilience & Climate Action, & more. Register: oceanvisions.org/events/clima...

Catalina Reyes-Vargas has spent her career at the intersection of ocean research, policy, & local governance. As part of Ocean Visions' @unoceandecade.bsky.social -endorsed GEOS program, she is leading the charge for responsible mCDR research & development across Latin America. tinyurl.com/afpmn5h5

How will today’s decisions shape our climate future, and what role can mCDR play? To support decision-makers, we partnered with @climateinteractive.org to integrate Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement into its popular climate simulator. 🔗 Explore the tool: oceanvisions.org/simulator-ad...

How can #technology boost the ocean's natural #carbon capture ability? Our latest field feature goes inside #Captura, a California mCDR company using electrochemical removal. Hear from principal oceanographer Sophie Chu on the research milestones driving this work. oceanvisions.org/fieldtrials-...

📣 Three more days to apply! Ocean Visions is seeking a Senior Program Director to lead our mCDR program (Remove) — driving R&D, policy, field-building & strategic fundraising for marine carbon dioxide removal. Apply by July 6! ocean-visions.breezy.hr/p/7e856e00f4...

Ocean Visions is hiring a Senior Program Director to lead our mCDR-focused Remove program! This leadership role spans R&D, policy, field-building, fundraising & ecosystem partnerships work. Apply by July 6! ➡️ ocean-visions.breezy.hr/p/7e856e00f4... #hiring #OceanClimateSolutions

Seaweed-based products could help cut emissions by replacing petroleum-based inputs—IF we can address key existing constraints. Our new road map helps stakeholders identify where the biggest opportunities lie and what it will take to scale them. oceanvisions.org/seaweed-prod...

The climate crisis and the health of the ocean are inseparable. Guided by our new strategic plan, Ocean Visions is pursuing bold, science-based solutions to stabilize the #climate and regenerate the #ocean. Read the plan: oceanvisions.org/wp-content/u...

Join us at Capitol Hill Ocean Week (June 2–4, DC) together with @worldresources.bsky.social, #Carbon2sea, @carbon180.bsky.social, and more on 6/3 for policy-oriented dialogue on potential solutions to climate-driven impacts on ocean health. oceanvisions.org/events/capit... #CHOW2026

Arctic #seaice is shrinking fast, with far-reaching consequences. Cutting emissions & removing carbon pollution remain essential, but are no longer sufficient alone. Our new white paper makes the case for research into protecting & rebuilding this essential resource: oceanvisions.org/wp-content/u...

Shape the future of seaweed-based decarbonization! @oceanvisions.bsky.social seeks your feedback on their new road map for #seaweed products in food, materials, and more. Review draft sections and share your expertise by June 4, 2026. docs.google.com/forms/d/1m4b...

How is Africa shaping the future of marine Carbon Dioxide Removal? Join a webinar w/ Ocean-Climate Innovation Fellow Dr. Mariam Swaleh on the Africa mCDR Road Map — its priority areas, technical insights, & the collaboration driving it forward. 🗓️ Thursday, May 7 10 AM ET/5 PM EAT lnkd.in/ehAGhBm4

🌊 The ocean belongs at the center of the energy transition. Ocean Visions joined the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels — making the case that any credible transition roadmap must integrate the ocean. transitionawayconference.com/agenda oceanvisions.org/blog-transit...

What happens in the Arctic doesn't stay in the Arctic. Join Ocean Visions' Dr. Virginia Selz for the Slowing Sea Ice Loss plenary featuring leading voices from science, Indigenous communities, & policy at the 2026 #ArcticEncounter Summit, April 15–17, in Anchorage, AK. tinyurl.com/ArcticEncoun...

🌟 Join us next Monday in Sacramento at the #CAClimateSummit! Register at theclimatecenter.org/summit2026 We'll explore the benefits and concerns associated with new Carbon Dioxide Removal approaches like marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR).

The mCDR field is growing fast. Ocean Visions' Ecosystem Database maps ongoing projects, knowledge gaps, and scientific progress to support #scientists, funders, and policymakers alike. Explore this unique tool: 🌊 oceanvisions.org/mcdr-database/ #mCDR #ClimateAction

Working in mCDR? Ocean Visions has a free collection of mCDR pathway illustrations you can download and use in your communications. A handy resource for #researchers, #educators, and #ocean innovators. 🌊 #mCDR #oceaninnovations oceanvisions.org/mcdr-illustr...

Meet our team heading #OSM2026 in Glasgow! We will be hosting sessions on phytoplankton CDR, building a global community for #ocean-climate solutions, #arctic restoration & more. Connect with us at Booth #102 all week! Full schedule: oceanvisions.org/events/ocean-sciences-meeting-2026/

We’re pleased to announce funding for six research projects through our Arctic Sea Ice Restoration Research Fund, which supports the study of innovative approaches to potentially slow the loss of Arctic sea ice - vital for global climate stability. Learn More: oceanvisions.org/arctic-ice-r...

Don’t miss Chile’s Blue Week 2026, May 12-15! Join OV fellows, innovators, #scientists & policy decision-makers advancing #marine #climate solutions on Chile's coast. Register: www.ketrawalab.com/blueweek #ChileOceanInnovation #BlueWeek2026

As climate impacts intensify, @whoi.edu is testing a bold new way to lock carbon in the ocean. In the first open water trial of ocean alkalinity enhancement, WHOI’s LOC-NESS project is prioritizing transparency, community engagement, and environmental safeguards: oceanvisions.org/fieldtrials-...

🌊 Ocean Visions is heading to #OSM2026 in Glasgow! Join us from February 22–27 at @agu.org's Ocean Sciences Meeting as we explore how research, policy, & innovation can build a more resilient, climate-stable ocean. 🔗 Access our full event list: oceanvisions.org/events/ocean...

Can phytoplankton help close the carbon dioxide removal (CDR) gap? Ocean Visions’ new report examines whether and how phytoplankton might contribute to the gigatons of CDR needed to meet global climate goals. 🔗LEARN MORE: oceanvisions.org/phytoplankto...

The @unoceandecade.bsky.social is inviting projects that advance the science-policy-society nexus. Ocean Visions' GEOS is an endorsed program focused on hosting projects that reduce or remove CO2 and repair marine ecosystems. Learn more about the call for actions: oceandecade.org/call-for-dec...

📣 We’re Hiring! Are you a strategic, collaborative leader ready to accelerate ocean–climate innovation? We seek a Program Director for Launchpad, our platform connecting early-stage innovators with tailored, interdisciplinary assistance. Learn More: ocean-visions.breezy.hr/p/d31e0e116f...

Pleased to see @theguardian.com run this thoughtful series examining climate interventions: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre.... At a time when climate risks are accelerating and public discourse on potential interventions remains largely polarized, these commentaries offer timely nuance and depth.

For anyone interested in the future of marine carbon dioxide removal, this @nytimes.com mag piece is a must read. Deeply reported, it explores what it looks like to move ocean-climate science from the lab to field research and emphasizes fostering dialogue. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/m...

The @unoceandecade.bsky.social has opened its latest Call for Decade Actions and our GEOS program is inviting submissions, with a focus on projects that reduce and remove CO₂ emissions and repair critical marine ecosystems. Learn more about the call for Actions: oceandecade.org/call-for-dec...

Could adding alkalinity to seawater to increase pH and remove carbon dioxide pollution also help restore ocean health? A new Ocean Visions feature takes you inside Planetary—a team exploring the idea: oceanvisions.org/fieldtrials-...

How can governments, innovators, and researchers work together to support responsible mCDR R&D? Co-hosted by Ocean Visions, this #COP30 session explored key questions and the commitments needed from the public sector to facilitate R&D activities at scale: www.cop-pavilion.gov.sg/vod-14nov

Last month our fellows Mariam Swaleh, Caitlin Wale, and Shamim Nyanda co-convened a session and workshop at the WIOMSA Symposium in Kenya. The role of #mCDR at this conference points to global interest in emerging ocean-based climate solutions. Read the report-out: oceanvisions.org/mcdr-roadmap...

Happening tomorrow at #COP30! As the world confronts accelerating climate risks, we face a dual challenge: scaling emissions reductions while responsibly exploring climate interventions. This session explores how precaution and preparedness can work hand in hand. oceanvisions.org/events/cop-30/

Happening today at #COP30! Co-hosted by Ocean Visions, this session unites experts to showcase mCDR progress, strengthen collaboration, and explore long-term monitoring frameworks. See our full COP agenda: oceanvisions.org/events/cop-30/

We're at COP30 to amplify the role of ocean-based solutions in tackling the climate crisis—from reducing and removing CO₂ pollution to repairing critical marine ecosystems. With our partners, we’re building the enabling conditions to accelerate responsible innovation: oceanvisions.org/events/cop-30/

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...

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-...

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 ➡ oceanvisions.org/the-ocean-vi... #OceanVisions #Collaboration #OceanClimateSolution

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...

5 years, countless collaborations, measurable impact. Take a look at Ocean Visions’ impact by the numbers ➡️ oceanvisions.org/ocean-vision... #OceanVisions #ClimateImpact

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... #OceanVisions #OceanClimate

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. www.eventbrite.com/e/navigating...