Startups Begin Geoengineering the Sea

  • The marine-tech startup Captura is set to begin removing carbon dioxide from the Pacific Ocean by having recourse to electrochemical methods.

  • It is one of the startups that have been carrying out field trials and will initiate deployment activities in 2025.

  • The deployment of marine-based CDR at large scale poses challenges but also offers opportunities.

To find out more about Captura and its activities as well as the issues start-ups that engage in marine-based CDR encounter with, visit Ocean Carbon Removal: Captura's marine carbon capture explained - IEEE Spectrum.