The Carbon Dioxide Utilization Potential of Marine Algae

Authors

• Declan O'Leary, Florida Institute of Technology
• Giovanni Williams, Florida Institute of Technology
• Joey Ciocher, Florida Institute of Technology
• Aidan Yeilding, Florida Institute of Technology
• Eddie Wawrzycki-Stein, Florida Institute of Technology
• Melvin Jarrett, Florida Institute of Technology
• William Marple, Florida Institute of Technology
• Olivia Mullenski, Florida Institute of Technology
• Abby Tickett, Florida Institute of Technology
• Connor Burnand, Florida Institute of Technology
• David Kulcsar, Florida Institute of Technology

Document Type

Poster

Publication Title

Northrop Grumman Engineering & Science Student Design Showcase

Abstract

Excessive atmospheric CO₂ drives ocean acidification, lowering seawater pH and carbonate ion availability, which impairs calcification in corals, mollusks, and many plankton—threatening reef structure, biodiversity, and food webs (1, 2).

The goal of this research is to explore the potential of marine algae or seaweeds in reducing carbon dioxide in the oceans.

Advisor

Ralph G. Turingan

Publication Date

4-24-2026

Recommended Citation

O'Leary, Declan; Williams, Giovanni; Ciocher, Joey; Yeilding, Aidan; Wawrzycki-Stein, Eddie; Jarrett, Melvin; Marple, William; Mullenski, Olivia; Tickett, Abby; Burnand, Connor; and Kulcsar, David, "The Carbon Dioxide Utilization Potential of Marine Algae" (2026). Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences Student Publications. 91.
https://repository.fit.edu/oems_student/91