Australia Announces $100 Million Towards ‘Blue Carbon’ Ocean Ecosystems

Australia Announces $100 Million Towards ‘Blue Carbon’ Ocean Ecosystems
People swim in the ocean off Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia on Apr. 22, 2020. Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
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The Federal Government has announced a $100 million (US$78 million) investment package for the improvement of Australia’s ocean habitats and coastal environments.

The investment will target ecosystems containing seagrass and mangroves, which absorb and store carbon dioxide, also known as “blue carbon.”