BLUE CARBON

Coastal wetlands are collectively known as Blue Carbon ecosystems.

Through the natural process of biosequestration, coastal wetlands capture carbon dioxide 30-50 times faster than terrestrial forests, which they lock away in the ground for millennial time-scales. Given their ability to trap atmospheric CO2, they act as natural carbon sinks, help offset our emissions and contribute to fight climate change.

Explores Queensland’s Blue Carbon potential, including mapping of Blue Carbon stocks and sequestration rates.

Examines blue carbon opportunities in Seychelles and assesses mangrove carbon stocks.

Global-scale analysis of litter decomposition and microbial communities within wetland ecosystems using household tea bags.