Coastal carbon capture and biodiversity projects secure £9.2m marine research funding

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Potential of mangoves and seagrass to capture CO2 and support biodiversity to be explored as six marine and coastal projects secure backing from UK Research and Innovation

Research projects aiming to boost biodiversity, capture greenhouse gas emissions and protect coastal environments are among those receiving a share of £9.2m funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI),...

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