The ocean plays a critical role in regulating Earth’s climate, supporting biodiversity, and sustaining human livelihoods. However, it is under unprecedented stress from climate change, overfishing, pollution, and habitat degradation. In response, novel marine-climate interventions, for example, ocean alkalinity enhancement, large-scale seaweed farming, and bioengineered coral restoration, are being developed to mitigate and adapt to these challenges. While these interventions hold promise, they also bring significant technical, ethical, and governance complexities. Effective stewardship requires a coordinated, science-based approach that ensures these actions are scalable, verifiable, and ethically sound.
To address these challenges, we must prioritise interdisciplinary collaboration and robust governance frameworks. Current interventions are often assessed in isolation, leading to fragmented knowledge and missed opportunities for shared learning. Scientists, policymakers, and stakeholders must work together to develop standardised methods for monitoring, verification, and risk assessment.
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Bapon (SHM) Fakhruddin, PhD 