What researchers want to know: The optimal locations of large-scale seagrass and mangrove restoration to lower global temperatures and reduce greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere.
How they will find out: By measuring the amount of carbon stored in seagrass across the Sri Lankan coast and by mapping the location of all seagrass fields in Sri Lanka.
Why it matters: With these data, researchers will be able to develop a nation-wide Blue Carbon Enhancement Plan that will provide actionable information about seagrass and mangrove restoration to decision makers and practitioners.
Focus Area:
Ecological & Biological Capture
Project Lead:
Greame Berlyn
Region or Field Site:
Sri Lanka Coast, Indidan Ocean
