I research Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE), an emerging carbon dioxide removal method that harnesses natural weathering and acid neutralisation processes to durably store atmospheric CO2 in seawater. My research focuses on the direct impacts of OAE on phytoplankton communities, particularly in the Southern Ocean and Indian Ocean, exploring whether they love it or hate it, and who the winners/losers amongst these little critters may be. As a team at IMAS, we are aiming to understand how these interventions might affect marine ecosystems and contribute to global climate mitigation efforts.
Research keyword: OAE Salty Scientist
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