Liu et al. (2025): Contrasting soil organic carbon sequestration mechanisms in intertidal and supratidal habitats of coastal wetlands divided by seawalls
Jiayuan Liu, Ning Zhang, Xinyu Miao, Zhen Xu, Tianyu Zhang, Ying Wei, Hailong Wu and Fude Liu, IN: Journal of Cleaner Production, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2025.146636
Soil organic carbon (SOC) sequestration in coastal wetlands is crucial for mitigating global climate change. However, coastal seawall construction alters habitats, potentially affecting the carbon sequestration potential. This study analyzed the content, distribution patterns, and dynamics of SOC and dissolved organic matter (DOM) in two seawall-protected coastal wetlands in the Yellow River Delta, comparing inside (supratidal habitat) and outside (intertidal habitat) habitats.