Challenges And Expectations For Conservation And Restoration Of Seagrass Beds As Blue Carbon Ecosystems – Analysis

By Keita Furukawa*

Although coastal areas account for only about 7% of the ocean, they are highly productive. Ecosystems in the area support half of the world’s fish caught and supply 50% of animal protein and minerals to 400 million people of the world. The coastal ecosystems that support such productivity are unevenly...