A
Carbon emissions generated exclusively by maritime shipping and oceanic transport vessels.
B
Carbon captured and stored naturally by coastal and marine ecosystems such as mangroves, seagrasses, and salt marshes.
C
Synthetic carbon capture filters installed on deep-sea oil drilling rigs.
D
The baseline carbon content found in freshwater glaciers and polar ice sheets.
Correct answer: (b) Carbon captured and stored naturally by coastal and marine ecosystems such as mangroves, seagrasses, and salt marshes.
Explanation
Statement B is correct because Blue Carbon refers to the carbon sequestered by coastal and marine ecosystems like mangroves, seagrasses, and salt marshes. Options A, C, and D are incorrect descriptions.
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