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Coastal blue carbon has great potential for capturing and storing carbon, but how much will it cost to utilise?

#climatechange #ecosystem #climatecrisis #greenhousegases #globalwarming #geoengineering #bluecarbon #carboncapture

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It shouldn't cost the earth - the actual costs of blue carbon #bluecarbon
YouTube video by Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell
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October 31, 2026 at 9:20 AM
seagrassliz.bsky.social
Scientists' warning on safeguarding #seagrassmeadows: Protect and conserve existing meadows,
Manage cumulative and interacting stressors,
Close knowledge gaps,
➡️ to translate governance frameworks ( #BlueCarbon #BiodiversityConservation ) into effective protection and #restoration actions.
October 26, 2026 at 7:51 AM
marco-bolo.bsky.social
How much carbon is stored beneath Europe's seagrass meadows?

MARCO-BOLO's latest resource explores how blue carbon can be mapped and assessed across European seagrass ecosystems using environmental data and modelling approaches.

🔗 marcobolo-project.eu/knowledge-tr...

#BlueCarbon #Seagrass
Knowledge Transfer Series - Marco-Bolo
Knowledge Transfer Series MARCO‑BOLO Work Package 6 (WP6) Task 6.3 knowledge transfer builds on Tasks 6.1 and 6.2, which set up a Community of Practice of external stakeholders and conducted co-design...
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October 30, 2026 at 9:16 AM
drerrapel.bsky.social
Blue Carbon represents a fantastic resource, both in terms of ecosystem services, and in terms of carbon sequestering. So what challenges does it face?
#climatechange #ecosystem #climatecrisis #greenhousegases #globalwarming #geoengineering #bluecarbon #carboncapture

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Blue Carbon's Challenges - What's stopping us making this happen? #bluecarbon
YouTube video by Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell
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October 24, 2026 at 8:59 AM
wettribe.bsky.social
The meadow serves as a vital blue carbon sink, storing up to an estimated 20% to 25% of all carbon sequestered in global seagrass meadows, while protecting shorelines and providing a nursery for marine life. #ClimateChange #BlueCarbon #FridaysforFuture
A seagrass meadow off the coast of the Bahamas from beneath
October 23, 2026 at 1:23 PM
ofygh.bsky.social
🌊 IBCI Fellowship 2026 offers $60,000 over two years for blue carbon research, coastal conservation and ecosystem restoration.
Deadline: Nov 23, 2026.
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#BlueCarbon
International Blue Carbon Institute (IBCI) Fellowship 2026: $60,000 Research Grant for Blue Carbon Scientists and Practitioners - Opportunities for Youth
The International Blue Carbon Institute (IBCI) Fellowship 2026 is an international research opportunity designed to support experienced scientists and
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October 21, 2026 at 9:30 AM
landalliance.bsky.social
Mangroves protect coastlines, support fisheries and store carbon.

Discover seven facts about why they matter.

🔗: https://lnkd.in/p/ezPRWBDK

#Mangroves #BlueCarbon #Landscapes4Life
October 18, 2026 at 4:50 AM
drerrapel.bsky.social
Blue carbon is the carbon locked up in coastal ecosystems. Here we explore how much is currently stored, and how much more can be.

#climatechange #ecosystem #climatecrisis #greenhousegases #globalwarming #geoengineering #bluecarbon #carboncapture

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Does Blue Carbon = a Blue future? The potential of blue carbon to save the world #bluecarbon
YouTube video by Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell
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October 17, 2026 at 11:02 AM
thegreentank.bsky.social
🌊 How can blue carbon ecosystems support nature restoration across the EU?

📘 A new policy brief by the JPI Oceans #BlueCarbon Knowledge Hub, with contributions from The Green Tank, recommends integrating these ecosystems into National Restoration Plans.

🔗 jpi-oceans.eu/en/blue-carbon
October 13, 2026 at 12:40 PM
cryearth.eurosky.social
'... we should not wait until all uncertainties are resolved before protecting the most vulnerable and carbon-rich habitats [of polar marine ecosystems].'
www.earth.com/climate/scie...

'Only 5.2% of Arctic seas have any form of managed protection.'

#ClimateEmergency #PolarEcosystems #BlueCarbon
Scientists warn that polar oceans are being left out of climate protection plans
Scientists warn that polar oceans are being overlooked in climate protection efforts, despite their vast potential to store carbon and support marine biodiversity.
www.earth.com
October 13, 2026 at 4:48 PM
drerrapel.bsky.social
Learn about what coastal blue carbon is, and why it matters for tackling climate change!

#climatechange #ecosystem #climatecrisis #greenhousegases #globalwarming #geoengineering #bluecarbon #carboncapture

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What on earth is coastal blue carbon? #climatechange #bluecarbon
YouTube video by Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell
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October 10, 2026 at 8:28 AM
ukceh.bsky.social
Scotland's first saltmarsh flux tower has been installed - tracking carbon at the coast 💙

The new technology at Caerlaverock in the Solway Firth will help unlock the carbon storage benefits of Scotland's largest saltmarsh.

Read more: www.ceh.ac.uk/press/scotla...

🧪 1/ #BlueCarbon
Greenhouse gas flux tower on saltmarsh habitat with solar panels behind
October 5, 2026 at 11:07 AM
drerrapel.bsky.social
Coastal Blue Carbon holds massive potential for carbon capture and storage.Here we look at how efficient it is, how expensive it is, and what additional benefits it brings!
#climatechange #ecosystem #climatecrisis #greenhousegases #globalwarming #geoengineering #bluecarbon
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Can blue carbon save the blue planet? - Geoengineering: Coastal Blue Carbon #climatechange
YouTube video by Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell
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September 28, 2026 at 8:52 AM
oceansteinmann.bsky.social
⏳ 24 days to go!

Applications for @blueactionfund.org's call “Mangroves, Blue Carbon Markets and 30x30 in Asia” close on 16 October 2026.

Find the call and application documents here: www.blueactionfund.org/funding-oppo...

#BlueCarbon #Mangroves #30x30 #ConservationFinance
September 22, 2026 at 8:02 AM
pomp-eu.bsky.social
The Arctic and Antarctic hold ~20% of the global ocean, yet their habitats are still largely absent from blue carbon policy.

A new POMP review in Global Change Biology maps what is known, what is not, and what protection could look like now.

doi.org/10.1111/gcb.71098

#PolarResearch #BlueCarbon
Status of Polar Blue Carbon: Toward Recognition and Integration in Marine Policy
Carbon-rich habitats in polar regions are globally important, as uptake of CO2 by marine systems is shifting toward the poles. Changing conditions are exposing these regions to anthropogenic exploita...
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September 22, 2026 at 1:12 PM
oceansteinmann.bsky.social
Verra's new VCS Project Lifecycle is a great illustration of the rigour behind credible carbon projects. At @blueactionfund.org, we aim to help high-integrity blue carbon projects navigate this journey - and bring integrity and scale together. #bluecarbon
September 21, 2026 at 9:38 AM
pomp-eu.bsky.social
How does biodiversity influence carbon cycling and ecosystem resilience in polar oceans?

The POMP-supported Elementa Special Feature invites new research on these links across Arctic and Antarctic marine systems.

Submit by 31 Dec 2027: t.ly/deDqi

#PolarResearch #BlueCarbon
September 21, 2026 at 8:05 AM
jmst-ntou.bsky.social
Blue carbon is gaining attention—but turning carbon sequestration into credible carbon credits is not simple.

#BlueCarbon #Aquaculture #CarbonCredits #ClimateAction
September 11, 2026 at 2:04 AM
serestoration.bsky.social
SER is offering a new training course: Mangrove Restoration: Best Practice, Mapping, Monitoring, and Blue Carbon Project Development. Register by 25 September, spaces are limited! Learn more: https://www.ser.org/page/mangrove-course

#EcologicalRestoration #Restoration #Mangroves #BlueCarbon
September 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM
biodiversityds.bsky.social
Our new research applies machine learning to produce the 1st map of organic carbon stores across Europe; a robust foundation for marine conservation planning and protecting critical blue carbon sinks. #BlueCarbon #MachineLearning

Read: www.biodiversitydatascience.com/drivers-patt...
September 3, 2026 at 11:20 AM
senecaimpact.earth
What if coastal ecosystems were viewed as resilience infrastructure?

#NatureFinance #CoastalResilience #BlueCarbon

Read more here in our latest piece:

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Coastal Ecosystems Are a Portfolio of Resilience
When we talk about coastal resilience, the conversation often starts with infrastructure. Seawalls.
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August 26, 2026 at 10:42 AM
leibniz-zmt.de
Rising ocean temperatures could reduce the long-term carbon storage capacity of seagrass meadows. A new study with ZMT researchers shows how warming alters dissolved organic carbon released by seagrasses: t1p.de/xx2lf #ZMT #BlueCarbon
August 25, 2026 at 10:11 AM
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#kelp #seaweed #carbonremoval #oceanclimate #bluecarbon #climateinnovation #sustainability #naturebasedsolutions #norway | Behavior x Climate | 39 comments
Can Kelp Help Fight Climate Change? Norway is looking beneath the waves for a new climate solution—and kelp is at the center of the experiment. Off the coast of Trøndelag, a 200-hectare seaweed far...
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August 23, 2026 at 1:38 PM
happyeconews.bsky.social
New modeling research suggests dugong grazing may boost seagrass carbon storage rather than hurt it — nutrient recycling could fuel regrowth that outweighs grazing losses. Early hypothesis. Full story: buff.ly/X3DlAm2
📸 Geoff Trodd on Unsplash buff.ly/MA9D6FE

#BlueCarbon #MarineConservation
August 22, 2026 at 9:00 PM
proseandpassion.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy
21-Aug-2026
Mapping #indonesia’s #seagrass quality, revealing priorities for #bluecarbon conservation
Researchers map Indonesia’s seagrass ecological mosaic, identifying ecological hotspots, coldspots, and outliers to target #conservation and #restoration […]
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August 21, 2026 at 2:41 PM