Blue Carbon
Analysis of Turneffe Substantial Blue Carbon Stores
Turneffe encompasses nearly 6,500 hectares of mangrove forest, more than 36,000 hectares of seagrass beds and 4,195 hectares of coral reef which hold substantial concentrations of carbon - so called Blue Carbon. Turneffe’s Blue Carbon stores are yet another natural asset directly related to preserving the atoll’s environment.
The Value of Turneffe Atoll Blue Carbon
Dr. Anthony Fedler
Mangrove and Conservation Value Assessment at Northern Turneffe
J.C. (Jan) Meerman
Climate Change
Turneffe-specific Climate Change Challenges
Climate change affects all areas of the world and Turneffe is no exception. This summary by Dr. Benavides addresses the current changes and potential impacts of climate change for Turneffe Atoll.
Climate Change Impacts to Turneffe Atoll
Dr. Julio Benavides, PhD