Trawling-induced sediment resuspension reduces CO2 uptake

ScienceDaily
Apr 24, 2025, 12:11 pm147 pts
When bottom trawls are dragged across the seafloor, they stir up sediments. This not only releases previously stored organic carbon, but also intensifies the oxidation of pyrite, a mineral present in marine sediments, leading to additional emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2).

Read Article Share
Share Article
- email
- x.com
- facebook
- pocket
- reddit
- tumblr
- linkedin
- pinterest

Trending Today on EcoTopical

GM Steps On Tesla’s EV Toes With EV1 Celebration 128

REDD — Picking Up Our New Tesla Model Y 124

The Velotric GoMad Electric Utility eBike — CleanTechnica Tested 116

BMW Pitches Free EV Charging And You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet 113

A New $1.5 Billion Wind Farm Will Play In Peoria 108

Tesla Hasn’t Had A Successful New Product Launch Since JB Straubel Stepped Down As CTO 53

About EcoTopical

Welcome to EcoTopical Your daily eco-friendly green news aggregator.

Leaf through planet Earths environmental headlines in one convenient place. Read, share and discover the latest on ecology, science and green living from the web's most popular sites.