The CBLUES Project, in which the METU Institute of Marine Sciences is a partner, aims to determine carbon stocks in Mediterranean coastal wetlands, analyze changes in these stocks over time, and assess the impact of ecosystem restoration on carbon gains. Within the scope of the project, sediment sampling, land-use change analyses, biodiversity indicators, and long-term ecosystem monitoring data are evaluated together.
The outputs of CBLUES directly contribute to determining the blue carbon capacity of coastal wetlands, identifying areas under pressure and areas experiencing loss, modeling potential carbon gains following restoration, and developing sustainable management plans.
Relation to SUIT
The smart ecosystem monitoring infrastructure developed within the SUIT Platform can provide critical data streams for monitoring the carbon stocks targeted by CBLUES, identifying areas under pressure, and evaluating restoration processes. Through this infrastructure, changes in the wetlands addressed within CBLUES can be monitored over time with greater accuracy, ecosystem responses can be assessed in real time, and the scientific basis of restoration plans can be strengthened.
For more information about the project: https://ufukavrupa.org.tr/tr/basari-hikayeleri/ufuk-avrupa-c-blues-carbon-sequestration-blue-ecosystems