Where does the carbon stored in the Baltic Sea’s sediments come from?
The Baltic Sea plays a vital role in carbon dioxide uptake and carbon storage – a natural function that helps combat climate change. Up to 50 % of the organic carbon buried in marine sediments may originally come from land, but we know very little about its source and quality.
The aim of the project is to investigate the sources of the carbon buried in the Baltic Sea, and the results could provide a vital piece of the puzzle for the sustainable management of the Baltic Sea.
The project is being carried out by Umeå University. Through BalticWaters’ program for research projects and pre-studies, the project has been awarded a grant of SEK 996,792.
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