Industry: Carbon Removal 

Challenge: Prove the effectiveness of ocean-based carbon dioxide removal (CDR) through measurable data.

Solution: We’re building a first-of-its-kind data platform in partnership with NASA and Oceanx – The CDR Company to quantify how much carbon is being removed from the atmosphere — using both space-based imagery and in-water sensors. Through this collaboration, we’re working with scientists and data vendors to collate:

• NASA satellite data 

• Ocean sensor readings 

• Data integration and carbon visualization, trends & amounts via a single, intuitive platform

• Automate & generate data suitable for carbon credit verification, ESG reporting, and regulatory compliance

What the data platform shows & why it matters:

• Chlorophyll-a levels – Chlorophyll is the pigment in phytoplankton, tiny ocean plants that absorb CO₂. Higher chlorophyll means more phytoplankton growth — and more CO₂ being captured from the air.

• Fluorescence Line Height (FLH) – A measure of how active phytoplankton are. This helps verify that blooms are healthy and photosynthesizing — key to absorbing carbon.

• Iron release events – In certain parts of the ocean, adding small amounts of iron can trigger large phytoplankton blooms. We track where and when this happens to connect it to changes in chlorophyll and carbon uptake.

• Bloom trends over time – Monitoring how phytoplankton populations grow and decline helps estimate how much CO₂ is being captured — and how long it stays locked away.

• Before/after geospatial heatmaps – Visual comparisons of ocean areas help identify where carbon-removing activity is actually taking place.

Impact: To create full transparency on the carbon removal process — from ocean activity to carbon credit issuance — and make this data actionable for buyers, regulators, and scientists alike.