Carbon removal project supports Maine's blue economy, broader marine health
April 14, 2026
April 14, 2026
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 14 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Carbon removal project supports Maine's blue economy, broader marine health
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Oceans absorb roughly 25 to 30 percent of the carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) that is released into the atmosphere. When this CO 2 dissolves in seawater, it forms carbonic acid, making the water more acidic and altering its chemistry. Elevated levels of acidity . . .
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Carbon removal project supports Maine's blue economy, broader marine health
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Oceans absorb roughly 25 to 30 percent of the carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) that is released into the atmosphere. When this CO 2 dissolves in seawater, it forms carbonic acid, making the water more acidic and altering its chemistry. Elevated levels of acidity . . .