We’re excited to expand on our marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) work at the 2026 Ocean Sciences Meeting in Glasgow! Alongside a closed workshop for cohort members, we’re excited to invite the broader community to a town hall on communicating risk and an evening panel and social event on the state of mCDR science. You’ll find details on the public events below.
COMPASS Town Hall
Strategic Science Communication in Practice: Communicating Risk Effectively
Date: Monday, February 23 | 12:45–1:45 PM
Open to all OSM attendees
In this interactive panel discussion, we’ll discuss the science behind risk communication and share advice for developing key risk messages to be more meaningful, compassionate, and actionable. Whether it’s sharing the potential, complexity and tradeoffs of a novel field like marine-based carbon dioxide removal, or translating technical information for community planning, effective risk communication can improve comprehension and decision making while building relationships in the process.
Speakers:
- Heather Mannix, COMPASS (Moderator)
- Christina Hoenow, COMPASS
- Angelo Villagomez, Center for American Progress
- Adam Subhas, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute
- Emily Seelen, University of Alaska, Fairbanks
Evening Panel & Social Event
A Community Conversation on the State of mCDR Science
Date: Wednesday, February 25 | 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Location: West End, Glasgow (Address shared upon confirmation of registration)
Registration required (register here)
Co-hosted by COMPASS and California Ocean Science Trust with support from Carbon to Sea Initiative, this two-part event will kick off with an informal panel discussion featuring diverse perspectives to spark an open and thoughtful dialogue on the current state of marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) science. Designed for the broader ocean science community, including those working both within and outside of mCDR, the event aims to create a space for candid dialogue around common questions, explore research horizons, and foster connections and shared learning across ocean science disciplines.
Following the panel, please join us for a social hour with complimentary drinks and small bites to continue the conversation.
Speakers:
- Kalina Grabb, Ocean Frontier Institute
- Sophie Gill, Isometric
- Carla Berghoff, INIDEP Argentina
- Nina Bednarsek, Josef Stefan Institute
