Good morning all,
Are you aware of equations (or a set of equations) that could be used to estimate the carbon sequestration rates in different marine habitats per unit area?
I understand the question is quite broad. In fact, I am looking at what data source would be need (and what is available in online platform such as Copernicus) and try to couple different factors together to get a very rough estimation.
Thank you very much.
Cheers,
Estimating carbon sequestration rates in marine habitats can be complex, but there are some general equations and required data that can help:
Seagrass meadows:
Carbon sequestration rate = seagrass biomass × carbon content × area × growth rate
Mangroves:
Carbon sequestration rate = (aboveground biomass + belowground biomass) × carbon content × area
Salt marshes:
Carbon sequestration rate = (plant biomass + soil carbon accumulation) × carbon content × area
Marine sediments:
Carbon sequestration rate = sediment accumulation rate × organic carbon content × area
The requisite data sources encompass satellite data pertaining to vegetation cover (e.g., Copernicus Sentinel-2), field studies for biomass measurements, bibliographic values for carbon content across diverse habitats, field measurements for growth and accumulation rates, existing databases and studies, geographic information system (GIS) data from platforms like Copernicus, and supplementary environmental data such as temperature, salinity, and nutrient levels from platforms like Copernicus Marine Service.
Estimate carbon sequestration rates by calculating carbon uptake by marine organisms and storage in sediments and water.
Estimating carbon sequestration rates in marine habitats theoretically involves understanding the primary carbon storage mechanisms in marine ecosystems and applying mathematical models. Here's an overview of the process:
Key Steps for Theoretical Estimation
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