[2026] PTE Academic Reading - Re-order paragraphs

Blue carbon refers to the carbon captured and stored by the world's ocean and coastal ecosystems.

These plants lock the captured carbon into their roots and the underlying sediment for thousands of years.

Despite this immense storage potential, these vital habitats are currently being lost at an alarming rate due to human activity.

Coastal vegetation, such as seagrass meadows and mangroves, is particularly efficient at absorbing atmospheric carbon dioxide.

Therefore, protecting and restoring blue carbon sinks has become a critical priority for achieving global climate targets.