Assessing the carbon sink potential of marine aquaculture is critical to fostering sustainable marine economic development and achieving carbon neutrality.This study evaluates the carbon sink potential of four nearsho...Assessing the carbon sink potential of marine aquaculture is critical to fostering sustainable marine economic development and achieving carbon neutrality.This study evaluates the carbon sink potential of four nearshore aquaculture systems in China:floating raft,net cage,pond,and tidal flat.China’s coastal aquaculture shows a dramatic potential range from−5401.28×10^(4)t to 84.65×10^(4)t,acting as both a carbon sink and a source.Floating raft(11.19×10^(4)t to 105.65×10^(4)t)and tidal flat(42.83×10^(4)t to 114.35×10^(4)t)are net carbon sinks.In contrast,net cage(−427.39×10^(4)t to−4.26×10^(4)t)and pond(−5027.91×10^(4)t to−131.09×10^(4)t)are significant net carbon sources.This heterogeneity is driven by differences in species,feed inputs,energy consumption,and management practices.The results highlight the need for targeted low-carbon technologies in high-emission systems to maximize carbon sequestration and mitigate their environmental impacts.This study provides a scientific basis for optimizing carbon management and offers insights for global sustainable aquaculture and carbon neutrality.展开更多
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.42276231,No.41871112The Open Research Fund of the State Key Laboratory of Coastal and Marine Engineering,No.LP2518。
文摘Assessing the carbon sink potential of marine aquaculture is critical to fostering sustainable marine economic development and achieving carbon neutrality.This study evaluates the carbon sink potential of four nearshore aquaculture systems in China:floating raft,net cage,pond,and tidal flat.China’s coastal aquaculture shows a dramatic potential range from−5401.28×10^(4)t to 84.65×10^(4)t,acting as both a carbon sink and a source.Floating raft(11.19×10^(4)t to 105.65×10^(4)t)and tidal flat(42.83×10^(4)t to 114.35×10^(4)t)are net carbon sinks.In contrast,net cage(−427.39×10^(4)t to−4.26×10^(4)t)and pond(−5027.91×10^(4)t to−131.09×10^(4)t)are significant net carbon sources.This heterogeneity is driven by differences in species,feed inputs,energy consumption,and management practices.The results highlight the need for targeted low-carbon technologies in high-emission systems to maximize carbon sequestration and mitigate their environmental impacts.This study provides a scientific basis for optimizing carbon management and offers insights for global sustainable aquaculture and carbon neutrality.
