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Macroalgae Protection and Restoration

Provided by: Project Drawdown |Published on: May 24, 2024

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Synopsis

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This article discusses the ecological importance of macroalgae forests, why these forests are shrinking globally, and the potential of macroalgae to sequester large amounts of carbon.
Students will learn about the habitat macroalgae provides and how we can ensure macroalgae forests are protected and restored.

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Subjects: Biology, Earth and Space Sciences

Authors: Project Drawdown

Region: Global

Languages: English

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Positives

This article is pragmatic when discussing the degradation of macroalgae forests.
This article discusses the long-term carbon sequestration potential of macroalgae thoroughly.

Prerequisites

It may help students to know what eutrophication is, how it occurs, and why it matters.
The References section includes a scientific paper that's locked behind a paywall.

Differentiation & Implementation

This article can supplement a classroom activity where students research the Korean macroalgae restoration project referenced in the article.
Teachers can use this article as a conceptual introduction to blue carbon and how it relates to climate change mitigation.
This article can enhance a classroom discussion on macroalgae restoration projects worldwide.
This article can support a classroom discussion on how different countries and continents approach macroalgae restoration.

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Project Drawdown

Project Drawdown is a nonprofit organization that seeks to help the world reach “drawdown”—the future point in time when levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere stop climbing and start to steadily decline. Cities, universities, corporations, philanthropies, policymakers, communities, educators, activists, and more turn to Project Drawdown as they look to advance effective climate action. Project Drawdown resources for educators include the database of Drawdown Solutions, educational video series Climate Solutions 101, the Drawdown Stories initiative, and more.

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