Estimation of organic carbon stocks in bottom sediments of Middle Kaban lake (Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan)

Abstract

The lakes has an enormous sediment carbon storage potential. This study aims to estimate sediment organic carbon stock in the of Middle Kaban lake, Republic of Tatarstan. The study revealed that the in the surface layer of lake sediments carbon stocks amount to 1134 tons. Total organic carbon stocks in the bottom sediments of Middle Kaban lake amount to 5986 tons. In CO2 equivalent, 21949 tons of greenhouse gases are accumulated in the lake bottom sediments.