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Marine carbon dioxide removal

Any intentional action in the ocean that leads to taking carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere over time, considering all greenhouse gases involved.

Carbon removal credit

A measurable unit representing one metric ton of carbon dioxide removed from the atmosphere and stored permanently, which can be bought and sold in a special market.

Voluntary carbon market

A market where individuals or companies can willingly buy or sell carbon removal credits to offset their own carbon footprint, without being legally required to do so.

Protocol

A detailed, scientific set of steps for creating projects that remove greenhouse gases or store carbon, and for proving how much carbon was removed and stored.

Standard

Broad guidelines or rules set up to make sure that carbon removal credits or marine carbon dioxide removal projects are reliable, honest, and can be properly measured and checked.

Interagency working group

A special team made up of representatives from different government agencies who work together on a common goal, in this case, coordinating efforts on marine carbon dioxide removal.