New York (Sept. 25, 2026) — As scientists and policymakers increasingly consider environmentally based approaches to climate mitigation, a new international coalition of research organizations is calling for rigorous, coordinated study of ocean iron fertilization (OIF) and its potential role in marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR). The ExOIS Field Research Coalition, convened by Exploring Ocean Iron Solutions (ExOIS), brings together independent organizations developing OIF field programs in different regions of the global ocean. The coalition aims to advance scientific understanding through greater coordination, information sharing, transparency, and common standards for responsible research. Founding members have signed a voluntary charter committing to scientific excellence, environmental stewardship, transparency and scientific independence, collaborative learning, and research conducted in the public interest. In addition, members have committed not to seek direct financial gain from their research during the experimental phase, including through the sale of carbon credits and offsets, helping to ensure that research findings remain impartial and independent. The coalition also recognizes that OIF and other ocean-based climate-mitigation techniques remain areas of active scientific investigation. Their potential effectiveness, environmental impacts, risks, and broader implications require continued research and careful evaluation before conclusions can be drawn about their suitability or scalability as climate-mitigation strategies...

Every year, humans pump about 40 billion tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. The heat from this greenhouse gas is disrupting planetary systems and reshaping life on Earth. The ocean may be abl...