Why Blue Carbon?
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Marine ecosystems sequester the majority of carbon on our planet
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One seagrass bed captures 10-40 times more carbon than a forest on land. ​
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Mangroves can sequester more than 28 million tons of carbon every year.
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About 200 million tons of carbon dioxide are sequestered by macroalgae each year (Krause-Jensen and Duarte, 2016)
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Because of their rapid growth, restoring marine algae and plants is a good way to quickly remove carbon from the oceans and atmosphere using natural processes.
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Restoring blue carbon habitats mitigates ocean acidification, helps to prevent shoreline erosion, and enhances fisheries.
Less Talk, More Action! Catalyzing climate solutions now | Karleen Boyle | TEDxSwitzerFoundation
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Establish projects that allow local communities to benefit economically by protecting natural resources.
Growing seaweeds to reduce ocean acidification, enhance fisheries, and restore marine habitats.
Enhancing upwelling to cool sea surface temperatures,
ease hurricane impacts, and
protect coral reefs.
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