The concept of Ocean Iron Fertilization (OIF) aims to enhance phytoplankton blooms in the ocean to sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. However, discussions and research since the 1990s have led to a consensus that its efficacy is questionable and could cause adverse ecological consequences. Critics highlight that while OIF may boost growth in targeted areas, it could deplete nutrients elsewhere, disrupt ecosystem balance, and potentially harm fisheries. The ongoing debate raises concerns about the geoengineering methods of climate change mitigation. This includes looking at cost-effective and mimicked natural processes, but also the possibilities of unintended, significant ecological impacts as potentially disastrous outcomes of mismanagement. Ultimately, despite intriguing benefits, the overall effectiveness and ecological risks of OIF remain under scrutiny, and it appears to be deemed a 'bad idea' by some experts, reaffirming the necessity of thorough scientific investigation.