Blue carbon is simply the term for carbon captured by the world’s ocean and coastal ecosystems. Earth’s oceans and coasts provide a natural way of reducing the impact of greenhouse gases on our atmosphere, through sequestration (or taking in) of this carbon.

• One of the main processes that entails Blue carbon are Carbon Sinks. Sea grasses, mangroves, and salt marshes along coastal lines “capture and hold” carbon, are just a few examples that act as carbon sinks. These coastal systems, though much smaller in size than the planet’s forests, sequester carbon at a much faster rate, and can continue to do so for millions of years. Most of the carbon taken up by these ecosystems is stored below ground where there is low visibility, but it still exists.
• One method of slowing climate change impacts is to incorporate coastal wetlands into the carbon market through the buying and selling of carbon offsets. This approach creates a financial incentives for restoration and conservation projects. When fewer greenhouse gases are emitted, less pollution is created. This process not only benefits the environment but potentially benefits the financial well-being of the community doing the restoration performance.