Blue Carbon Dynamic in the Coastal Wetlands

Dear Colleagues,

Coastal blue carbon, especially that found in mangrove forests, seagrass meadows, and tidal marshes, is a crucial component in marine carbon sink reservoirs. It is key to supporting the stability and well-being of coastal zones and is of great practical significance for the construction of ecological infrastructure. These fragile ecosystems are located in the transitional areas between the sea and land, and are therefore profoundly affected by natural environmental changes and human activities, resulting in habitat degradation, fragmentation, loss of biodiversity, and reduced ecosystem functions. Thus, it is urgent that we increase efforts towards the restoration and conservation of coastal blue carbon. For this purpose, we are inviting researchers to submit articles that advance our understanding of coastal blue carbon ecosystems, including approaches considering their distribution, area, health, protection status and biogeochemical processes.

The aim of the Special Issue:

To advance understanding of coastal blue carbon ecosystems: distribution, area, health, protection status and biogeochemical processes.

The scope of the Special Issue:

Biochemistry;

Biology;

Environmental Sciences;

Genetics;

Chemical and Biological Sciences;

Engineering and related branches.

Themes:

1. The classification, protection, and repair of blue carbon environments.
2. Biogeochemical processes of blue carbon.
3. How natural environment change affects blue carbon.
4. How human activities affects blue carbon.
5. The role of blue carbon in climate change mitigation and adaptation.
6. Future of blue carbon: new ideas, new services, and new models.

Types: Research and review papers.

Dr. Xianbiao Lin
Dr. Xiaoli Zhang
Dr. Dengzhou Gao
Dr. Weifang Hu
Guest Editors

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• blue carbon
• coastal wetlands
• biogeochemical processes
• mangrove wetlands
• seagrass meadows
• salt marsh wetlands
• human activities
• natural environment change
• spatiotemporal variations
• environmental implications