A study of seaweed species' carbon absorption with lab validation and traceable supply chain.
Tiny plastic particles less than 5mm in size that result from the breakdown of larger plastic debris in marine environments.
Microplastics contaminate marine food chains, affecting marine life health and potentially human health through seafood consumption.
Traditional detection methods are time-consuming and expensive, making large-scale monitoring difficult for researchers and conservationists.
Advanced AI and machine learning technologies can automate detection, enabling faster and more accurate monitoring of microplastic pollution.
Climate change requires massive carbon sequestration efforts, but land-based solutions are limited by available space and competing uses. Ocean-based carbon sequestration through seaweed farming remains underexplored and unquantified.
Without scalable ocean-based carbon sequestration, we cannot meet global climate targets. Seaweed farming could potentially sequester billions of tons of CO2 while providing sustainable livelihoods for coastal communities.
Our research quantifies carbon sequestration rates of different seaweed species and develops traceable supply chains to verify and monetize carbon credits from seaweed farming operations.
Coordinates: 36.6177°, -121.9166°
Primary research facility conducting laboratory analysis of seaweed carbon absorption rates and growth optimization studies.
Coordinates: 44.3106°, -68.7712°
Field testing sites across multiple seaweed farms in Maine to validate laboratory findings in real-world conditions.
Coordinates: 47.6062°, -122.3321°
Kelp forest restoration and carbon sequestration measurement sites in the Pacific Northwest coastal waters.
Initial project scope and objectives for the initiative, outlining the foundational goals and strategic approach.
Laboratory analysis of carbon sequestration rates for 15 commercially viable seaweed species.
Real-world validation of laboratory findings across multiple seaweed farming operations.
Development of blockchain-based supply chain tracking for carbon credit verification.
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