Woods Hole Tests Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement in Gulf of Maine for CO2 Capture
12 August 2025, Victoria Mossi , www.webpronews.com
Scientists from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution will test ocean alkalinity enhancement by adding 20 tons of sodium hydroxide to the Gulf of Maine, aiming to boost CO2 absorption and combat climate change. While promising for carbon sequestration, it raises ecological and ethical concerns. Success could advance geoengineering, but rigorous monitoring is essential. Collaborations with institutions like those involved in the Arctic Ocean 2050 program could also inform how alkalinity enhancements interact with polar ecosystems facing rapid warming.