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...

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... #OceanClimateAction

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...

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

🌀 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...

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....

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-...

🌊 Ocean Visions #ClimateWeekNYC - Sept 23 2 panels: New opportunities + political headwinds Adapting ocean-climate solutions in practice Networking before & after. Registration information coming soon! oceanvisions.org/events/ocean...

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...

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...

🌊 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...

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.

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. news.mongabay.com/short-articl...

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/

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...

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...

🗓️ 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...

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 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...

🗓️ 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. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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...

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 www.eventbrite.com/e/advancing-...

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