Researching marine carbon dioxide removal

(a) Research The Director of the National Science Foundation shall award grants to support the Federal research plan described in section 104, including research related to— (1) the efficacy of marine carbon dioxide removal, including measurability, magnitude of greenhouse gas removal, durability, and additionally; (2) ecosystem responses to and social and cultural dimensions of marine carbon dioxide removal; (3) tools and technologies to support understanding and measurement of the efficacy and environmental impacts of marine carbon dioxide removal, including traditional ecological knowledge; and (4) other relevant research areas, as determined by the Director of the National Science Foundation. (b) Coordination In carrying out subsection (a), the Director of the National Science Foundation shall coordinate with the heads of appropriate Federal agencies, including the Secretary. (c) Science workforce development The Director of the National Science Foundation shall leverage, as appropriate, the existing scientific training, workforce development programs, and networks of the National Science Foundation to build and expand scientific capacity and expertise related to marine carbon dioxide removal.