Anderson et al. (2025): Ocean alkalinity enhancement in a coastal channel: simulating localised dispersion, carbon sequestration and ecosystem impact
Harris Anderson, Mathieu Mongin and Richard J Matear IN: Environmental Research Communications, https://doi.org/10.1088/2515-7620/adce5a
The authors simulate local (200 m horizontal resolution) OAE scenarios at a location where an OAE field trial is planned (Woodbridge, Tasmania) to investigate how simulations can guide the local design of OAE. Their simulations show the importance of seasonality where surface alkalinity retention, plume sizes and carbon sequestration efficiency are primarily controlled by surface stratification with wind stress and tidal currents playing a secondary role.