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The Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans in Canada has endorsed land-based ocean alkalinity enhancement as a method for carbon sequestration while raising concerns about its impacts. The technique has been used in Nova Scotia to restore salmon habitats and offers potential for industrial growth.

The committee recommends a national strategy, regulatory frameworks, and community engagement for the responsible growth of this sector. It stresses the importance of thorough research on ecological effects and the need to balance carbon removal with emissions reduction efforts. The report outlines steps for developing the technology, including setting national CDR targets and establishing a regulatory framework by next year.