Blue Carbon Why it is important
- Blue carbon is the carbon dioxide present in marine and coastal ecosystems.
- This carbon is stored as biomass and sediment in mangroves, tidal marshes, and seagrass meadows.
- According to scientists, blue carbon ecosystems can store carbon 30-50 times faster per hectare than terrestrial forests.
- Blue carbon is considered to be the most effective way of long-term sequestration and storage of carbon.
- Blue carbon has many benefits in the form of conservation and restoration of ecosystems. Examples- conservation of wildlife, improved water quality, protection from sea waves, benefits to local economies, helps in reducing the effects of climate change, ....
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