Infographics
If you need infographics in higher resolution, write to: Rita Erven // rerven@geomar.de
If not otherwise stated: Artwork Rita Erven // Licence: CC BY 4.0
MISSION // BIOLOGICAL METHODS // CHEMICAL METHODS (ALKALINISATION) // GEOLOGICAL METHODS (CCS) // ASSESSMENT OF CDR // BACKGROUND INFORMATION
MISSION GRAPHICS
Background information
CDRmare Mission
CDRmare research consortia // phase II
CDRmare Mission
Ocean-based methods of CO2 removal from the atmosphere // Phase II
These methods will be investigated in the second CDRmare phase (2024-2027).
CDRmare Mission & CDRterra research programme
Terrestrial and ocean-based methods of CO2 removal from the atmosphere
Artwork: Björn Maier, CDRterra & Rita Erven, CDRmare
CDRmare Mission
Ocean-based methods of CO2 removal from the atmosphere // Phase I
These methods were investigated in the first CDRmare phase (2021-2024).
GRAPHICS ON BIOLOGICAL METHODS
Biological methods
Coastal ecosystems as carbon reservoirs
Biological methods
The carbon cycle of a seagras meadow
Concept: Sina Löschke, Artwork: Rita Erven, CDRmare
Biological methods
The carbon cycle of a salt march
Concept: Sina Löschke, Artwork: Rita Erven, CDRmare
Biologische Methoden
The role of kelp in the ocean’s uptake and storage of CO2
Biological methods
The degradation of coastal ecosystems
Photos: Martin Zimmer, ZMT // Ella Logemann, Universität Hamburg // AWI Centre for Scientific Diving // Jens Schneider von Deimling, Kiel University
Biological methods
Artificial upwelling
Biological methods
Operating principle of a Stommel Pipe
Artwork: Rita Erven, CDRmare/GEOMAR after Jost Kemper, CAU
Biological methods
Artificial upwelling: climate-relevant effects
Artwork: Rita Erven, CDRmare/GEOMAR
GRAPHICS ON CHEMICAL METHODS (ALKALINISATION)
Chemical methods
Marine alkalinity enhancement I
Chemical methods
Marine alkalinity enhancement II
General overview about marine alkalinity enhancement methods
Chemical methods
Four methods of marine alkalinity enhancement
The methods of increasing marine alkalinity investigated in the CDRmare research network RETAKE in detail.
Chemical methods
Chemical weathering
GRAPHICS ON GEOLOGICAL METHODS (CCS)
Geological methods
CO2 storage in sandstone formations of the German North Sea
Version 2025
Geological methods
CO2 storage in sandstone formations // Detail
Geological methods
CO2 storage in sandstone formations // Schematic illustration
Geological methods
Sketch of the German North Sea
Locations of the CDRmare study areas
Artwork: Rita Erven / own visualisation based on maps of the Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie
Geological methods
Carbon dioxide storage in oceanic crust
Geological methods
Carbon dioxide storage in oceanic crust // detail
Geological methods
Carbon dioxide storage in oceanic crust
Sketch of the experimental setup // research consortia AIMS3
GRAPHIC FOR ASSESSMENT OF CDR
Assessment
Framework
See also: https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1748-9326/adc93f
GRAPHICS AS BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background information
The carbon cycle
Background information
Organic-biological ocean carbon pump
Artwork: Rita Erven according to a graphic of the Office of Biological and Environmental Research of the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science
Background information
Carbon dioxide uptake by the ocean – a chemical equilibrium reaction
Background information
Comparison of Germany‘s emissions from the year 2021with a net-zero emissions goal for the year 2050
Artwork Nadine Mengis & Rita Erven
CDRmare Mission
CDRmare partner
Overview Graphics
Carbon Dioxide Removal & Solar Radiation Management
Further overview graphics on the topic of carbon removal and radiation management can be found on the page with materials from the completed DFG Priority Program 1689 “Climate Engineering.”
Members only
MIAs a CDRmare member, you will find further infographics and information on the internal website.