At Oceanry, our mission is to advance research on the climate and biodiversity impacts of ocean iron fertilization.
We aim to increase understanding of the effects of climate change, with a specific focus on the oceans’ crucial role in climate change mitigation.
The Earth is heating up at a rate equivalent to 13 Hiroshima bombs per second
Oceans are acidifying and warming at an alarming rate, disrupting natural water cycles. Pollution, overfishing, and food scarcity have led to a 50-90% decline in plankton and migratory marine species in various ocean regions. This decline reduces atmospheric oxygen and accelerates warming due to fewer clouds. According to the UN’s climate estimates, the Earth is heating up at a rate equivalent to 13 Hiroshima bombs per second (Jacobsen, 2023; Hansen, 2023; Readfearn, 2023).
Ocean Iron Fertilization: One Potential Solution
Ocean iron fertilization (OIF) is a technique that could sequester 10-30 Gt of CO2 annually when implemented correctly. This method also cools the oceans and helps neutralize ocean acidification. It works by stimulating phytoplankton growth with small amounts of iron in nutrient-poor deep oceans. This leads to a rapid increase in phytoplankton, which helps restore marine biodiversity and sequesters carbon that sinks to the ocean floor, forming significant carbon removal potential.
A large-scale experiment in 2012 was estimated by NASA satellite data to have removed 0.1 Gt of CO2 from the atmosphere, equivalent to 2.5 times Finland’s annual emissions. This highlights the potential of OIF as a global climate solution, offering substantial contributions to Finland’s environmental goals as well.
Oceanry’s goals are to:
1. Increase awareness on ocean iron fertilization
2. Promote research and deploy first Proof-of-Concept
3. Develop regulation and standardization
Utilizing Researched Knowledge
Extensive research on ocean iron fertilization has been conducted by various organizations (ExOIS, 2023). Despite this, the method has faced criticism and misunderstanding, hindering its wider application. Our main goal is to actively communicate objective, scientifically backed information to key stakeholders, engage in dialogue with different actors, and identify barriers to large-scale implementation and develop solutions to overcome them.
Our focus areas
Standardisation
Supporting the development of regulations and standards for ocean-based climate solutions.
Advocacy
Advocating for research funding in this field.
Stakeholder dialogue
Engaging in public awareness and outreach activities.
Collaboration
Collaborating with other organizations that promote ocean-based climate solutions.
Education
Organizing educational events, courses, and workshops focused on marine climate solutions, such as ocean iron fertilization.
Communication
Advancing research on the climate and biodiversity impacts of ocean iron fertilization and ensure that the results and knowledge are effectively disseminated.
About us
Why did we found Oceanry?
Oceanry was founded out of a burning desire to take meaningful climate action, fueled by the urgency and desperation for solutions that truly address the scale of the climate crisis. As the impact of climate change on our oceans became more alarming, it became clear that action was not only necessary but overdue. From this urgency, our strong mission emerged—to drive forward innovative, science-based ocean solutions that can make a real difference.
Our commitment is to ensure that our oceans are part of the global effort to combat climate change, while fostering greater awareness and understanding of their critical role.
We realized that there is not enough discussion about the potential of ocean-based carbon removal methodologies in Europe. We need more discussion around the possibilities, challenges and how to tackle them.
Oceanry promotes research, development, and communication about ocean iron fertilization, highlighting its benefits and challenges.
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