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.

Quantifies the variability and vulnerability of Blue Carbon in Victoria’s tidal marshes, mangroves, and seagrasses.

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

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

Examines how coastal ecosystems can be managed to achieve maximum carbon offset capacity.