The #FirthOfThames also has very high levels of #acidification caused by #FarmRunoff - with pH levels lower than 7.9 in autumn - not expected in the open ocean until 2100. Upwelling on the US west coast - seriously affecting oyster hatcheries sees water reach 7.6 pH levels.
#OceanpH #agsky #carbon
Part of the emissions release is from nitrogen - high in the #FirthOfThames from #FarmRunoff, which causes algae blooms in autumn. Bacteria, breaking the algae down as they die, release carbon dioxide & suck oxygen out of surrounding seawater killing other marine life
#agsky #carbon #NitrogenRunoff
Important findings! A healthy ecosystem - in the marine environment (or on land) holds onto carbon. Marine areas with high #AgriculturalRunOff like #FirthOfThames release emissions, as do damaged/silt smothered harbour floors/seabeds
#Seagrass #mangroves #KelpForests #agsky #carbon #KinaBarrens
