Organic Carbon Patterns and Processes in Indonesian Seagrass Ecosystems: Implications for Climate Change Mitigation Policies

Yusmiana Puspitaningsih Rahayu

doi:10.26182/wg25-kj17

Organic Carbon Patterns and Processes in Indonesian Seagrass Ecosystems: Implications for Climate Change Mitigation Policies

Yusmiana Puspitaningsih Rahayu

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Abstract

The ability of seagrass ecosystems to capture and sequester carbon has generated increasing
interest as part of nature-based solutions to climate change. This thesis explores variation in
sediment carbon stocks and potential carbon accumulation in Indonesian seagrass ecosystems. The
findings provide insights into the processes leading to the decline of organic carbon concentration,
emphasizing the impact of disturbances and slow recovery of carbon accumulation following
restoration. This thesis contributes to achieving high-resolution estimates for accounting potential
emissions from Indonesian seagrass ecosystems and is essential for developing a robust policy
framework for seagrass blue carbon conservation strategies in Indonesia.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors	Kendrick, Gary, Supervisor Vanderklift, Mathew, Supervisor Fraser, Matthew, Supervisor
Award date	8 Apr 2025
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.26182/wg25-kj17
Publication status	Unpublished - 2025

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Little change in surface sediment carbon stock following seagrass restoration in Shark Bay, Western Australia
Rahayu, Y. P., Kendrick, G. A., Fraser, M. W. & Vanderklift, M. A., 5 Nov 2023, In: Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science. 294, 6 p., 108535.
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Sedimentary seagrass carbon stock and sources of organic carbon across contrasting seagrass meadows in Indonesia
Rahayu, Y. P., Kusumaningtyas, M. A., Daulat, A., Rustam, A., Suryono, D. D., Salim, H. L., Ati, R. N. A., Sudirman, N., Kepel, T. L., Hutahaean, A. A. & Adi, N. S., Sept 2023, In: Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 30, 43, p. 97754-97764 11 p.
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Little change in surface sediment carbon stock following seagrass restoration in Shark Bay, Western Australia

Sedimentary seagrass carbon stock and sources of organic carbon across contrasting seagrass meadows in Indonesia

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