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There is a lack of data and understanding of the complex processes that affect carbon storage in the potentially mobile fraction of marine sediments. Due to these uncertainties, there is currently low confidence that control of sediment disturbance can be used for climate mitigation. The removal of bottom trawling pressure in certain habitats might increase the organic carbon content in those habitats.
