Ocean carbon sequestration through phytoplankton (single cell algae that convert CO2 to organics and regulate climate) achieved through reduction of ag runoff, creating marine protected areas and reducing habitat destruction

Category

Regen AgNature based solutionscarbon sequestration

Data

Metric Strength

Medium

What & Why

By reducing agricultural runoff and mitigating nutrient pollution, it is possible to regulate and optimize the growth of phytoplankton in a way that maximizes carbon sequestration while minimizing harmful algal blooms.