CO2 Removal Geoengineering - Ocean Upwelling

Question 1

Define

Answer 1

Surface winds over the ocean push warm water away from an area.

Question 2

Process

Answer 2

Cool water then rises to fill this area.

This cooler water is generally more nutrient-rich, and has higher populations of phytoplankton.

Question 3

Purpose

Answer 3

Increasing phytoplankton populations which will then absorb CO2