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Seagrass is a valuable and biodiverse habitat that supports fish, carbon storage, coastline defence, and more. Learn about the benefits, challenges, and history of seagrass conservation from this web page.
Seagrass beds form an important nursery habitat for several species of fishes and invertebrates, as well as important feeding grounds for herbivorous grazers. Learn more.
31 Μαρ 2022 · Seagrasses are important because they contribute to human health and well-being in myriad ways. For example, seagrasses provide: Food security: Seagrass meadows are important nurseries for young fish, providing them with food and protection from predators.
6 Ιουν 2023 · Amongst vegetated coastal systems, seagrass meadows have been identified as important ecosystem service providers, especially as there is strong evidence that healthy seagrass beds enhance the productivity of neighbouring systems, like mangroves, salt marshes and coral reefs (de los Santos et al., 2020; Cziesielsk et al., 2021).
14 Απρ 2021 · A new study hopes to increase our understanding of seagrass and the role it can play in protecting ocean ecosystems and as a carbon store. The UN estimates that human activity is helping destroy the equivalent of a soccer field of seagrass every 30 minutes around the world.
11 Δεκ 2020 · Seagrass meadows are of fundamental importance to nature and people. They contribute to community well-being, whether through food security from fish production, improved quality of water filtered by seagrasses, protection of coasts from erosion, storms and floods, or carbon sequestration and storage.
