Seagrass Ecosystems: Carbon Sequestration, Ecosystem Services, and Sustainable Bioeconomy
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Liang Yuxin
Abstract
Seagrass ecosystems have long been recognized for their capacity to capture and retain vast quantities of carbon, making them an important “blue carbon” strategy. This review explores their potential in balancing between ecological and environmental needs through climate change mitigation and the importance of their ecosystem services and their economic value through bioeconomy concept. The function of seagrass as indicators of carbon neutrality was explored covering the importance of stable isotopes analysis alongside the other physicochemical and elemental variables for seagrass monitoring. The carbon sequestration function of seagrass falls under the regulating services and the potential bioeconomy of seagrass includes their use as biocomposite materials, insulating materials, fertilizers, and biotechnological applications. Nevertheless, seagrass ecosystems face numerous challenges, including coastal developments, poor water quality, habitat degradation, pollution, and the climate change. Future directions and management are proposed to minimize these drastic changes by having an interdisciplinary approach. In conclusion, this review paper covers the role of seagrass ecosystems in shaping a sustainable and carbon-neutral future, bridging the gap between environmental conservation, climate action, and economic growth.
Abstract
Seagrass ecosystems have long been recognized for their capacity to capture and retain vast quantities of carbon, making them an important “blue carbon” strategy. This review explores their potential in balancing between ecological and environmental needs through climate change mitigation and the importance of their ecosystem services and their economic value through bioeconomy concept. The function of seagrass as indicators of carbon neutrality was explored covering the importance of stable isotopes analysis alongside the other physicochemical and elemental variables for seagrass monitoring. The carbon sequestration function of seagrass falls under the regulating services and the potential bioeconomy of seagrass includes their use as biocomposite materials, insulating materials, fertilizers, and biotechnological applications. Nevertheless, seagrass ecosystems face numerous challenges, including coastal developments, poor water quality, habitat degradation, pollution, and the climate change. Future directions and management are proposed to minimize these drastic changes by having an interdisciplinary approach. In conclusion, this review paper covers the role of seagrass ecosystems in shaping a sustainable and carbon-neutral future, bridging the gap between environmental conservation, climate action, and economic growth.
Kapitel in diesem Buch
- Frontmatter I
- Contents V
- List of contributors IX
- Applications of Diatom for Treatment of Industrial Effluents: Waste to Wealth Approach 1
- Biochar Production from Marine Algae: A Potential Biosorbent for Wastewater Treatment 21
- Utilization of Marine Green Algae for Development of Bioplastics 39
- Biochar Production from Marine Algae and Its Application in the Treatment of Industrial Effluent 57
- Application of Marine Biomass for Carbon Neutrality, Sustainable Environment, and Economy 95
- Unlocking High-Value Products from Diatoms via Biorefinery Processes for a Sustainable Biocircular Economy 129
- Diatoms: A Sustainable Tool for Phycoremediation of Industrial Wastewater 149
- Application of Marine Biomass in Biofertilizer Production: A Novel Approach for Environment Protection 177
- Seagrass Ecosystems: Carbon Sequestration, Ecosystem Services, and Sustainable Bioeconomy 201
- Marine Biorefinery: An Environmentally Sustainable Solution to Turn Marine Biomass and Processing Wastes into Value-Added Products 223
- Potential of Marine Microalgae for the Production of Food and Feed Industry 249
- Production of Biochar from Marine Algae and Its Use in the Treatment of Industrial Effluent 279
- Potential Seaweed-Derived Bioactive Compounds for Pharmaceutical Applications 297
- Application of Marine Biomass in Biofertilizer Production 319
- The Biology of Diatom and Potential Usage for Value-Added Products 341
- Marine Resources: Plethora of Opportunities for Sustainable Future 367
- Applications of Biochar from Marine Algae for Treatment of Emerging Contaminants 389
- Index 403
Kapitel in diesem Buch
- Frontmatter I
- Contents V
- List of contributors IX
- Applications of Diatom for Treatment of Industrial Effluents: Waste to Wealth Approach 1
- Biochar Production from Marine Algae: A Potential Biosorbent for Wastewater Treatment 21
- Utilization of Marine Green Algae for Development of Bioplastics 39
- Biochar Production from Marine Algae and Its Application in the Treatment of Industrial Effluent 57
- Application of Marine Biomass for Carbon Neutrality, Sustainable Environment, and Economy 95
- Unlocking High-Value Products from Diatoms via Biorefinery Processes for a Sustainable Biocircular Economy 129
- Diatoms: A Sustainable Tool for Phycoremediation of Industrial Wastewater 149
- Application of Marine Biomass in Biofertilizer Production: A Novel Approach for Environment Protection 177
- Seagrass Ecosystems: Carbon Sequestration, Ecosystem Services, and Sustainable Bioeconomy 201
- Marine Biorefinery: An Environmentally Sustainable Solution to Turn Marine Biomass and Processing Wastes into Value-Added Products 223
- Potential of Marine Microalgae for the Production of Food and Feed Industry 249
- Production of Biochar from Marine Algae and Its Use in the Treatment of Industrial Effluent 279
- Potential Seaweed-Derived Bioactive Compounds for Pharmaceutical Applications 297
- Application of Marine Biomass in Biofertilizer Production 319
- The Biology of Diatom and Potential Usage for Value-Added Products 341
- Marine Resources: Plethora of Opportunities for Sustainable Future 367
- Applications of Biochar from Marine Algae for Treatment of Emerging Contaminants 389
- Index 403
