Media contributions
2Media contributions
Title Webpage - Shetland’s Sublittoral Blue Carbon Habitats Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet UN Ocean Decade Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 19/12/25 Description This project aims to assess the extent, distribution, and carbon storage potential of Shetland’s sublittoral blue carbon habitats, including seagrass, macroalgae, biogenic reefs, and benthic sediments, providing an initial baseline.
The work involves reviewing existing spatial data, modelling potential habitat distributions, and estimating blue carbon stocks and sequestration rates. Findings will be presented in an initial technical report to inform regional marine planning.
The results will also form the basis of a peer-reviewed publication. By combining observed and modelled data, the project provides a baseline understanding of these critical marine carbon habitats, supporting regional climate action and marine planning in line with the goals of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.URL https://oceandecade.org/events/shetlands-sublittoral-blue-carbon-habitats/ Persons Tanya Riley, Rachel Shucksmith Title Publication - Exploring Sublittoral Blue Carbon Habitat Suitability and Potential in the Shetland Islands Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet UN Ocean Decade Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 19/12/25 Description This report, produced by University of the Highlands and Islands – Shetland (UHI Shetlands) and endorsed as an Ocean Decade Activity, presents the first assessment of sublittoral blue carbon habitats within the Shetland Islands 12 nm limit, evaluating their spatial extent, ecological characteristics, and potential contribution to carbon sequestration and long-term storage. URL https://oceandecade.org/publications/exploring-sublittoral-blue-carbon-habitat-suitability-and-potential-in-the-shetland-islands/ Persons Tanya Riley, Rachel Shucksmith
Keywords
- blue carbon