Carbon storage and mineralization in coastal wetlands

No Thumbnail Available
File version
Author(s)
Ouyang, X
Lai, DYF
Marchand, C
Lee, SY
Griffith University Author(s)
Primary Supervisor
Other Supervisors
Editor(s)

Ouyang, Xiaoguang

Lee, Joe

Lai, Derrick YF

Marchand, Cyril

Date
2022
Size
File type(s)
Location
License
Abstract

This synthesis and conclusion chapter aims to compare the processes and drivers of carbon mineralization in different coastal wetlands and provide recommendations on “blue carbon management” in relation to greenhouse gas (GHG) emission and/or litter decomposition of different coast wetlands. Ecosystem carbon stocks in coastal wetlands almost double those of boreal, temperate, and tropical terrestrial ecosystems. Coastal wetlands are net carbon sinks as indicated by net ecosystem exchange (NEE) (output-input) ranging from −589.3 to −122.3g C m−2 yr−1. We reiterate that coastal wetlands play a disproportionately important role in ameliorating climate change. Carbon use (i.e., ecosystem respiration/gross primary production) is higher in tree-dominated mangroves (0.7) than herb-dominated seagrasses (0.85) and tidal marshes (0.93). Carbon mineralization will partly counteract the potential of coastal wetlands for mitigating climate change. We synthesize knowledge on how carbon mineralization in coastal wetlands may be affected by climate change and anthropogenic activities. This knowledge will enhance understanding on the vulnerability of carbon stocks to negative global environmental changes and facilitate carbon management by reducing carbon emissions. We highlight the lessons learnt from past and current management of coastal wetland carbon budgets, to inform future research and management initiatives and practices.

Journal Title
Conference Title
Book Title

Carbon Mineralization in Coastal Wetlands: From Litter Decomposition to Greenhouse Gas Dynamics

Edition
Volume
Issue
Thesis Type
Degree Program
School
Publisher link
Patent number
Funder(s)
Grant identifier(s)
Rights Statement
Rights Statement
Item Access Status
Note
Access the data
Related item(s)
Subject

Marine and estuarine ecology (incl. marine ichthyology)

Persistent link to this record
Citation

Ouyang, X; Lai, DYF; Marchand, C; Lee, SY, Carbon storage and mineralization in coastal wetlands, Carbon Mineralization in Coastal Wetlands: From Litter Decomposition to Greenhouse Gas Dynamics, 2022, pp. 295-310

Collections