Cycle seawater through a separation unit.
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Remove CO2 directly from seawater.
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Store or utilize the captured CO2.
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Return CO2 depleted water to the ocean.
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How does Direct Ocean Removal work?
The ocean naturally absorbs CO2 from the atmosphere like a giant sponge. While this helps reduce carbon in the air, it makes seawater more acidic, which endangers marine life and threatens fisheries. Direct Ocean Removal (DOR) reverses this damage while removing carbon for storage.
DOR technologies work like sophisticated water filters. They extract dissolved CO2 then either store the carbon deep underground in geological formations or convert it into useful products. Once the treated water flows back into the ocean, it can absorb fresh CO2 from the atmosphere, creating a continuous removal cycle.
This approach does double duty: it cleans up acidified waters to protect marine ecosystems, while also permanently removing carbon from the atmosphere. Healthier oceans mean healthier fisheries and stronger coastal communities that depend on them.
DOR offers Canada a chance to protect marine resources worth billions to our economy while building a new industry. The technology leverages Canada’s existing water treatment expertise and underground storage capabilities, creating economic returns from safeguarding our oceans and the communities that rely on them.
Co-Benefits from DOR
Restore Fish Habitats
DOR’s reduces ocean acidification, which is key to restoring marine ecosystems. This restoration facilitates the return, breeding, and rebuilding of salmon and other marine populations.
Rural Community Job Creation
DOR’s flexibility in site location makes it ideal for rural economic development, creating jobs in communities across Canada.
Industries Supported
Fishing
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