Understanding Blue Carbon and Need of Mangrove Productivity: Reviewing Different Projects along with Assessing their Success Rates and Suggesting Alternatives | Chapter 8 | Surviving Sundarbans: Tragedy and Hope, Edition 1

In this research paper, a detailed explanation of blue carbon and carbon sequestration is undergone. A special emphasis has been laid on Sundarban, as it serves to be the delta, having large mangrove forests. The mechanism of carbon capture of mangroves is explained. Also, a comparison of carbon-capturing capacities of different mangrove species is done. Different factors like salinity, temperature, soil type etc. which cause differences in carbon sequestration capacities of different mangrove species are enlisted. Special adaptations that mangroves require to survive in saline conditions are discussed. Discussions about various techniques for improving mangrove productivity till date are conducted. It is observed that although various scientific approaches and afforestation strategies are suggested by the Government to increase productivity in Sundarban, still results are still not as per expectations. The probable reasons behind such failures are highlighted, among which proper site selection, species variety selections and community participation are considered. Threats which are increasing mangrove mortality rates are emphasized. Lastly, alternative approaches like economic valuation methods and guidelines for the plantation of mangroves as bonsai in households are suggested.

 

Author (s) Details

 

Debaditi Goswami
Institute of Education (P.G.) for Women, Chandernagore, Hooghly, India.

 

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Study on Carbon Capture Storage and Utilization of Pinctada margaritifera Black Lip Pearl Oyster in French Polynesia | Chapter 3 | Challenging Issues on Environment and Earth Science Vol. 4

 In general, trees are used to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Other alternatives should be considered. NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) uses iron lime to improve plankton absorption from the ocean floor. Shellfish farming is one method of removing carbon from the atmosphere. Oysters are synonymous with pearl oyster farming in French Polynesia. An unbiased assessment of the shellfish sector would be required to quantify carbon sequestration and generate carbon offsets using this method. MOP (Mother of Pearl) CO2 sinks in pearl oyster shells can be assigned to expensive buttons and objects, as well as powder in poultry farming. A good water circulation from the outside to the inside of the coral atoll can boost photosynthetic productivity, reduce turbidity, increase oyster farming, and, at the very least, carbon storage and sink.

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Mauro Doimi
Department of International and Environmental Research, Mestre-Venice 30171, Italy

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