Oilgae - Glossary

Ocean phytoplankton take up carbon dioxide to grow, and that this growth can be stimulated in certain ocean basins by the addition of iron, a necessary micronutrient that is common on land, but often rare in the ocean. This knowledge has led to the suggestion that we could intentionally change atmospheric CO₂ concentrations, and climate, by adding iron to the ocean, and there are now plans underway to do this on a large-scale, commercial basis. However, there is considerable uncertainty and disagreement as to whether we should move ahead with ocean iron fertilization on large scales, whether this would do more harm than good, and the legal and political framework under which this might take place - Source

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Are Carbon Offsets Appropriate for Ocean Iron Fertilization?

Ocean Iron Fertilization--Moving Forward in a Sea of Uncertainty: It is premature to sell carbon offsets from ocean iron fertilization unless research provides the scientific foundation to evaluate risks and benefits.

Can Ocean Iron Fertilization Combat Global Warming?:

The Science behind the Theory: The principle of Ocean Iron Fertilization is that additional carbon dioxide will be drawndown from the atmosphere into the oceans, and ultimately buried in sediments in the deep ocean. This page briefly covers the processes involved.