Developing a coupled benthic-pelagic biogeochemical model to evaluate the effectiveness of mCDR interventions

PIs: Cristina Schultz, Northeastern University & Jessica Luo, NOAA Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL)
Start Year: 2023 | Duration: 4 years
Partners: Northeastern University, NOAA GFDL, University of Maine Walpole, Rutgers University, University of Connecticut, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) 

Project Abstract:

This project will develop a model to represent the exchange, transformations, and storage of carbon and nutrients in the sediments. The model will also simulate ecosystem interactions in sediments and assess the efficiency of seaweed aquaculture and benthic ecosystem restoration. Both methods may result in either carbon storage or production under different conditions.