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Protect Seaweed Ecosystems

Provided by: Project Drawdown |Published on: May 24, 2024
Scientific Reports
9101112AP

Synopsis

  • This article discusses the ecological importance of seaweed ecosystems, why these ecosystems are shrinking globally, and the potential of seaweed to sequester large amounts of carbon.
  • Students will learn about the ecosystem services seaweed provides and how we can ensure seaweed ecosystems are protected and restored.
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Subjects: Biology
Authors: Project Drawdown
Region: Global
Languages: English

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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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