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Ocean Visions @oceanvisions.bsky.social · 7d

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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Ocean Visions @oceanvisions.bsky.social · 19d

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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Ocean Visions @oceanvisions.bsky.social · Sep 4

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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Ocean Visions @oceanvisions.bsky.social · Aug 28

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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Ocean Visions @oceanvisions.bsky.social · Aug 22

We’re proud to be part of this effort as an observer to reinforce the mCDR ecosystem’s collective strength.

Carbon Business Council @co2bc.bsky.social · Aug 21

@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

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Ocean Visions @oceanvisions.bsky.social · Aug 21

🌀 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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Ocean Visions @oceanvisions.bsky.social · Aug 18

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....

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Ocean Visions @oceanvisions.bsky.social · Aug 15

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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Ocean Visions @oceanvisions.bsky.social · Aug 13

🌊 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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Ocean Visions @oceanvisions.bsky.social · Aug 12

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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Ocean Visions @oceanvisions.bsky.social · Aug 8

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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Ocean Visions @oceanvisions.bsky.social · Aug 5

🌊 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.

🔗 oceanvisions.org/mcdr-field-t...

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Ocean Visions @oceanvisions.bsky.social · Jul 29

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.

Ocean Visions @oceanvisions.bsky.social · Jul 15

We're focused on prolonging the health of Arctic sea ice as part of our Repair program, which is aimed at responsibly investigating ideas that may be able to help forestall dangerous losses of critical marine ecosystems.

Learn more about our Arctic sea ice work: oceanvisions.org/arctic-sea-i...

Prolonging the Health of Arctic Sea Ice

Ocean Visions has created a first-ever assessment of potential pathways to prolong the health of Arctic sea ice

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Ocean Visions @oceanvisions.bsky.social · Jul 15

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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Ocean Visions @oceanvisions.bsky.social · Jul 3

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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Ocean Visions @oceanvisions.bsky.social · Jul 2

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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Ocean Visions @oceanvisions.bsky.social · Jun 23

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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Ocean Visions @oceanvisions.bsky.social · Jun 17

🗓️ 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...

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Ocean Visions @oceanvisions.bsky.social · Jun 12

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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Ocean Visions @oceanvisions.bsky.social · Jun 11

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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Ocean Visions @oceanvisions.bsky.social · Jun 11

🗓️ Mark your calendars for our June 18 webinar, Facilitating Action on Arctic Tipping Points!

Join us for a webinar featuring experts working in different capacities to increase action on tipping points.
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Ocean Visions @oceanvisions.bsky.social · Jun 10

Coral reefs cover <1% of the ocean—but support 25% of all marine life. They protect coasts, power economies & signal ocean health. But they’re in crisis.

On #CoralReefDay, we spotlight our partner @mbarinews.bsky.social Coral Reef Metabolism project 🔗 www.mbari.org/project/cora...

Coral Reef Metabolism • MBARI

We are developing autonomous systems to measure coral reef metabolism.

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Ocean Visions @oceanvisions.bsky.social · Jun 3

Join Ocean Visions and the Kuehne Climate Center for an official UN Ocean Conference #UNOC3 off-site side event.

🗓️ Thursday, June 12
🕚 11am - 12:30pm CEST
📍 NEO VogelART LAB - 6 bis Rue Lascaris 06300 Nice, France

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Ocean Visions @oceanvisions.bsky.social · Jun 2

Over the next few weeks, the Ocean Visions team will be on the ground at key international events—collaborating with changemakers, sharing insights, and driving impact.

If you’re attending any of these events, let’s connect!

#OceanClimateAction #ClimateSolutions #ClimateChange #UNFCCC #UNOC3

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