Why Algae Outperform Forests?

While terrestrial forests are widely recognized, marine algae (especially macroalgae and phytoplankton) possess 'Blue Carbon' sequestration rates that often exceed those of land-based ecosystems.

• Key Fact: Phytoplankton in the Southern Ocean, despite their microscopic size, contribute significantly to carbon storage due to their vast coverage and efficient biological pump.
• Dynamic Shifts: Rising ocean temperatures are challenging these 'carbon pump' mechanisms, making the preservation of these ecosystems more urgent than ever.