Mapping oceanic carbon potential

Mapping oceanic carbon potential | Nature Climate Change

Ocean alkalinity enhancement is a commonly touted method for marine carbon dioxide removal but many questions remain, including its capacity for large-scale carbon removal. Computer models have now been used to map the timescales and efficiency of carbon removal at global scale, revealing important regional differences.

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Pilcher, D. Mapping oceanic carbon potential. Nat. Clim. Chang. (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41558-024-02135-7

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