10.9 billion tonnes of carbon stored in Canada's seabed sediments, requiring seabed management in climate efforts.
A new study reveals Canada's seabed holds significant carbon, with 10.9 billion tonnes stored in sediments, equivalent to 100 times the amount in seagrass beds and saltmarshes. The high-resolution map covers 4.5 million square kilometers of Canada's marine area. The research highlights the need for seabed management in climate change efforts, as seabed carbon can exacerbate or mitigate human-caused climate change.
June 13, 2024
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