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Marine macroalgae are dominant primary producers in coastal zones. A review of the published literature suggests that macroalgae may play an important role in carbon sequestration.
The Palaeocene–Eocene Thermal Maximum was associated with a massive release of carbon. Marine sediments suggest a temporary deepening of the calcite compensation depth, indicating extensive silicate weatheringin the aftermath of the event.