Apr 01, 2026
Plugging into Potential of Ocean Carbon Sinks
The Ocean Negative Carbon Emissions program, or ONCE, which was initiated by Chinese scientists, aims to increase the ability of the ocean to absorb carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Jiao Nianzhi, an academician with the Chinese Academy of Sciences and chief scientist at ONCE, spoke to The Beijing News about the significance of the program. Below are excerpts of the interview.