Abstract

Marine habitat restoration plays a crucial role in revitalizing degraded ocean ecosystems while contributing to blue carbon sequestration. This review explores restoration strategies for key marine habitats, including seagrass meadows, mangrove forests, and salt marshes, which serve as vital carbon sinks and support biodiversity. Effective restoration techniques, such as habitat transplantation, assisted natural recovery, and artificial reef construction, are examined for their ecological and climate mitigation benefits. The role of policy frameworks, community involvement, and technological advancements in enhancing restoration success is also discussed. By integrating marine habitat restoration with blue carbon initiatives, sustainable ocean management can be achieved, fostering climate resilience and biodiversity conservation.