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