A demonstration tool for estimating blue carbon captured by coastal ecosystems
such as mangroves, seagrass meadows, and salt marshes.
Input Data
Main Parameters
Select the habitat type
Enter the habitat area
The area will be converted internally to hectares
Number of years for the total estimate
Calculation Coefficients
tCO₂e / ha / year
tCO₂e / ha
% per year
% of theoretical performance
Formula used:
Annual capture = Area (ha) × Sequestration rate × Restoration factor
Annual loss = Total initial stock × Loss rate
Annual net capture = Annual capture − Annual loss
Total net capture = Annual net capture × Number of years
Results
Converted Area
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Annual Gross Capture
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Estimated Annual Loss
-
Annual Net Capture
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Total Net Capture
-
This calculator is a demonstration version. For official results,
the coefficients should be calibrated according to the methodology,
location, habitat type, conservation or restoration scenario,
and data source used.