Top 10 Marine Algal Ecosystems Contributing Most to Global Carbon Sink

Why Algae Outperform Forests?

While terrestrial forests are widely recognized, marine algae (especially macroalgae and phytoplankton) possess 'Blue Carbon' sequestration rates that often exceed those of land-based ecosystems.

• Key Fact: Phytoplankton in the Southern Ocean, despite their microscopic size, contribute significantly to carbon storage due to their vast coverage and efficient biological pump.
• Dynamic Shifts: Rising ocean temperatures are challenging these 'carbon pump' mechanisms, making the preservation of these ecosystems more urgent than ever.