Bahama Banks Blue Carbon
Protecting and restoring the world’s largest seagrass meadow and blue carbon sink.
Key figures
- Of the Bahamas’ seagrass ecosystem was lost between 2010 and 2020
- As much as30%
Overview
The Bahama Banks Blue Carbon project is a seagrass conservation and restoration project undertaken by the government of The Bahamas in partnership with Blue Carbon International. The Bahamas is home to the world's largest seagrass ecosystem, but mapping reveals that as much as 30% of the ecosystem was lost between 2010 and 2020.
Certification
Verra VCS
Verra catalyzes measurable climate action and sustainable development outcomes by driving large-scale investment to activities that reduce emissions, improve livelihoods, and protect nature.
Project highlights
Partnering with Sharks to discover the seagrass meadow- Looking beyond carbon to benefit nature and communities
UN Sustainable Development Goals
Climate Action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Life Below Water
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
Zero Hunger
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
Clean Water and Sanitation
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
No Poverty
End poverty in all its forms everywhere
Text, figures and photographs on this page are reproduced from the project’s public record on offset.org.
