Whole System Analysis Is Required To Determine The Fate Of Macroalgal Carbon: A Systematic Review.

The role of marine primary producers in capturing atmospheric CO has received increased attention in the global mission to mitigate climate change. Yet, our understanding of carbon sequestration performed by macroalgae has been limited to a relatively small number of studies that have estimated the ultimate fate of macroalgal-derived carbon. This systematic review was conducted to provide a timely synthesis of the methods used to determine the fate of macroalgal carbon in this rapidly expanding research area.