Earlier today, Ebb Carbon announced that Project Macoma has begun operations at the Port of Port Angeles in Washington State. A first-of-its-kind pilot, the project represents an important milestone in proving that marine carbon removal can be done safely and responsibly to benefit both local ecosystems and global climate goals.
“At Ebb, we know that to scale a first-of-its-kind technology, you have to go slow to go far. That’s why we’ve grounded our work in science and earning trust in the communities and ecosystems where we operate.”
The company has been testing its technology for two years in partnership with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), and Project Macoma builds directly on that work. The project was also shaped by early and ongoing engagement with the Port Angeles community- working with local Tribes, stakeholders, and regulators.
The startup will carefully remove acid from seawater and return a more alkaline stream to the ocean, mimicking the natural process that has regulated ocean chemistry for millions of years. This allows the ocean to safely absorb additional CO₂ from the atmosphere while reducing local acidification.
Read more about the project and what Ebb Carbon is doing here: