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Scottish Marine and Freshwater Science Reports

Formal report series, containing results of research and monitoring carried out by Marine Scotland Science

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A Compendium of Marine Related Carbon Stores, Sequestrations and Emissions

WARNING

The figures in this report for marine blue carbon in Scottish waters are now out of date. New research and science developments have provided updated information. Currently (2024) the most up to date assessment of Scottish blue carbon is provided by NatureScot Research Report 1326 - Scottish Blue Carbon - a literature review of the current evidence for Scotland’s blue carbon habitats which is available here

Scottish Marine and Freshwater Science Vol 11 No 1
This report assembles quantitative estimates of marine carbon stores, sequestration rates and emission rates relevant to Scotland. Where specific Scottish data is not available (e.g. fishing fleet emissions) UK values have been used. For comparative purposes UK, European and global values have also been presented. The aim of this report is to provide a quick and comprehensive reference source for those working in marine management, policy or science to facts and figures concerning marine carbon stores, sequestrations and emissions as available in 2019.

doi: 
10.7489/12261-1
Citation: 
Turrell, W.R (2020). A Compendium of Marine Related Carbon Stores, Sequestrations and Emissions. Scottish Marine and Freshwater Science Vol 11 No 1, 70pp. DOI: 10.7489/12261-1

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Publisher
Modified
2024-06-05
Release Date
2020-02-21
Identifier
3054cc49-0016-4148-9999-77f26a134107
Spatial / Geographical Coverage Location
Scotland
License
UK Open Government Licence (OGL)
Data Dictionary

The information sources used were those available in 2019. Where values relate to specific time periods/years, these are given.

All information sources are cited, and to clarify the citations for some values exact location and/or quotes from reports and papers have been used in order to avoid any doubt.

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Marine Scotland
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