Blue Carbon Ecosystems of the South Pacific: National Carbon Stock Estimates for Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu
SPREP Publications, Biodiversity Conservation
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Maxwell, P
,
Sacek, E
,
Warfield, C
,
et al
2025
Blue carbon ecosystems (BCEs) such as Seagrass and mangrove (SaM) ecosystem provide substantial ecological economic and social benefits, significantly supporting the lives and livelihoods of Pacific Island Nations. Ecologically these habitats serve as critical nurseries for numerous marine species, enhancing biodiversity and supporting fisheries that are vital for food security.