As we convene for Climate Week NYC, the Carbon to Sea Initiative is reflecting on what brought us to the climate space. Whether it be our passion for the environment or interest in advancing cutting-edge ocean technology, we’re united by our commitment to addressing the greatest challenge of our generation. Carbon to Sea’s spoke with leaders of ocean-based carbon removal research - staff and scientists, researchers, and professors from our global network - on their climate origin stories HERE.

“To be able to do field work out in tropical and beautiful environments, to get to be out on the water every day, there’s nothing better than that.” Jennie Rheuban, Research Scientist at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute.

“I had a real nagging sort of feeling that I wasn’t doing enough unless I was actively working on climate change.” Irene Polyni, Director of Field Research at the Carbon to Sea Initiative.

We look forward to continuing these conversations and discussing climate solutions at this year’s Climate Week!