An enormous compensation potential comes from the seabeds of the coasts of our seas: Posidonia oceanica is an essential plant for the well-being of our marine heritage and of the entire planet.
It has recently been highlighted for its ability to regulate the globe’s temperature and absorb a large portion of the carbon contained in the atmosphere.
Nicknamed the “lung of the Mediterranean”, Posidonia plants are able – just like terrestrial ones – to carry out photosynthesis and enrich our seas with oxygen.
Posidonia oceanica exceeds the capacity of a tropical tree to absorb carbon dioxide by 35 times; it is estimated that an hectare of posidonia meadows can capture approximately 15 tons of CO₂ per year.
The CO₂ capture capacity varies with the depth of the seabed on which the seagrass grows.
