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Plan Sea: Ocean Interventions to Address Climate Change

Wil Burns and Anna Madlener
Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal
Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement
Carbon Dioxide Removal
Climate Change
Carbon Removal
Data Standardization
Enhanced Rock Weathering
Ocean Iron Fertilization
Carbon Credits
Cost-Efficiency Analysis
Southern Ocean
Marine Carbon Removal
Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification
Legal and Regulatory Framework
Environmental Monitoring
Carbon To Sea Initiative
Legal Frameworks
Nutrient Robbing
Fisheries Impact
Climate Engineering

Plan Sea is hosted by Wil Burns, Co-Director of the Institute for Responsible Carbon Removal at American University, and Anna Madlener, Senior Manager for monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) at the Carbon to Sea Initiative.

As co-hosts, Wil and Anna invite guests to the podcast each episode to discuss potential ocean-based climate solutions, particularly approaches that lead to carbon ... more

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In this episode of Plan Sea, hosts Anna Madlener and Wil Burns dive deep into the new Biogeosciences special issue focused on the environmental safety of ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE). This episode’s guests are Dr.Lydia Kapsenberg and Dr. Tyler ... more

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In this edition of Plan Sea, hosts Anna Madlener and Wil Burns kick off season three of the podcast with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) researchers Dr. Adam Subhas and Jennie Rheuban to discuss the LOC-NESS project — a small-scale, open-... more

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In this edition of Plan Sea, co-host Anna Madlener sits down with co-host (and one of this week’s guests) Wil Burns, Dr. Terre Satterfield from the University of British Columbia, and Dr. Chris Pearce from the UK’s National Oceanography Center. Burns... more

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In this edition of Plan Sea, hosts Anna Madlener and Wil Burns sit down with Kyla Westphal and Dr. Mallory Ringham from Ebb Carbon to discuss Project Macoma — the company’s pilot ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE) study being conducted in Port Angele... more

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Recent Guests

Lydia Kapsenberg
Works for CEA Consulting and helped kick off the special issue on Environmental Impacts of Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement.
CEA Consulting
Episode: Dr. Lydia Kapsenberg and Dr. Tyler Cyronak discuss research advancements on OAE’s environmental safety
Tyler Cyronak
Assistant professor at Georgia Southern University and associate editor for Biogeosciences.
Georgia Southern University
Episode: Dr. Lydia Kapsenberg and Dr. Tyler Cyronak discuss research advancements on OAE’s environmental safety
Adam Subhas
Associate Scientist at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and lead of the Loc-Ness project.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Episode: WHOI’s Dr. Adam Subhas and Jennie Rheuban on the LOC-NESS OAE Field Trial
Jennie Rheuban
Research Specialist at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, co-Principal Investigator on the Loc-Ness project.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Episode: WHOI’s Dr. Adam Subhas and Jennie Rheuban on the LOC-NESS OAE Field Trial
Terre Satterfield
Professor of Culture, Risk and the Environment
University of British Columbia
Episode: A Deep Dive on Principles for Responsible Ocean Carbon Removal Development & Governance
Chris Pearce
Marine geoscientist and scientific and technical lead of CO2 CDR project, a Horizon Europe Consortium
National Oceanography Center, UK
Episode: A Deep Dive on Principles for Responsible Ocean Carbon Removal Development & Governance
Kyla Westphal
Vice President of External Affairs at Ebb Carbon, with a background in climate solutions and stakeholder engagement.
Ebb Carbon
Episode: Community Engagement and Trial Monitoring with Ebb Carbon’s Kyla Westphal and Dr. Mallory Ringham
Mallory Ringham
Lead Oceanographer and Head of MRV at Ebb Carbon, involved in monitoring carbon removal processes.
Ebb Carbon
Episode: Community Engagement and Trial Monitoring with Ebb Carbon’s Kyla Westphal and Dr. Mallory Ringham
Lennart Bach
Scientist working on ocean alkalinity enhancement
University of Tasmania, Australia
Episode: Special Episode by Plan Sea and The Carbon Curve: Insights from the Carbon to Sea 2025 Annual Convening with Dr. Lennart Bach

Hosts

Anna Madlener
Host and MRV Manager at the Carbon to Sea Initiative, engaged in climate solutions and responsible carbon management.
Wil Burns
Co-executive Director of the Institute for Responsible Carbon Removal, involved in academic and practical discussions about carbon removal processes.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Biased and disingenuous

    A pro-geoengineering podcast dressed up as an objective and investigative show. The only decent guest was Lisa Levin who was largely ignored or misunderstood.

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    JamesCT39
    Switzerland2 years ago

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Balanced discussions on innovative climate solutions and their implications.
Insightful expert guests contribute valuable perspectives on marine carbon initiatives.
Listeners appreciate the focus on stakeholder engagement and community-driven narratives.

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Community Engagement and Trial Monitoring with Ebb Carbon’s Kyla Westphal and Dr. Mallory Ringham
Q: How does Ebb Carbon monitor the impact of its technology?
They implement specific monitoring protocols for compliance with permits and to quantify carbon removal, including tracking several water quality parameters.
Community Engagement and Trial Monitoring with Ebb Carbon’s Kyla Westphal and Dr. Mallory Ringham
Q: What was the community engagement strategy used by Ebb Carbon?
Ebb Carbon focused on building trust with stakeholders, aligning with community priorities, and prioritizing tribal engagement to ensure project success.
Special Episode by Plan Sea and The Carbon Curve: Insights from the Carbon to Sea 2025 Annual Convening with Dr. Lennart Bach
Q: Can you explain what ocean alkalinity enhancement is?
Ocean alkalinity enhancement can be thought of as increasing ocean alkalinity to lock in more CO2 in seawater, which could be a sustainable method to reduce atmospheric CO2 levels.
Dr. Jaime Palter and Dr. Dariia Atamanchuk Share Insights from Cutting-Edge OAE Field Research
Q: What are your conceptions of MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification) in the context of Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement?
They agree that MRV involves demonstrating the impact of alkalinity changes and ensuring that applications are safe and effective for mitigating climate change.
Dr. Jaime Palter and Dr. Dariia Atamanchuk Share Insights from Cutting-Edge OAE Field Research
Q: Why is field research critical in understanding ocean alkalinity enhancement?
Field research provides insights into real-world applications that can't be replicated in lab environments, which helps identify measurable impacts and potential ecological effects.

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The content is centered around innovative ocean-based solutions for climate change, particularly focusing on carbon dioxide removal strategies and solar radiation modification. Episodes feature discussions on the latest developments in marine carbon dioxide removal, governance frameworks, and the importance of stakeholder engagement, including perspectives from indigenous communities. Expert guests from academia, environmental science, and non-profit sectors share insights on technologies, regulatory challenges, and the ethical implications of deploying ocean interventions. Uniquely, there's a strong emphasis on data sharing and standardization within the carbon removal research community, enhancing the conversations on responsible and effe... more

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