Yearly Archives: 2019

Seagrasses are just like land plants but have completely adapted to marine life. They have roots, leaves and even flowers for reproduction, hence known as marine angiosperms. They need sand to develop, and light for photosynthesis. As such, they are…

Seagrasses are important because they contribute to human health and well-being in myriad ways. Food security Seagrass meadows are important nurseries for young fish, providing them with food and protection from predators. The loss of seagrass habitat is linked…

Just like forests on land, seagrasses are excellent at absorbing and storing carbon, which can help reduce the impacts of climate change. Globally, seagrasses store nearly 20 billion tons of organic carbon, as much as is stored in the world’s…

Despite their value, seagrasses have been declining globally since the 1930s and are currently disappearing faster than any other coastal ecosystem, such as mangroves or salt marshes. The shallow coastal areas that seagrasses typically occupy are often the same…

Marine and coastal ecosystems not only sequester and store vast amounts of CO2 but also protect coasts and communities from climate impacts. They provide food, economic, medicinal and recreation opportunities, habitat and a range of ecosystem functions to support human well-being.…

Seagrasses are flowering plants that live in shallow sheltered areas along our coast. These sensitive plants are different from seaweed and form bright green leaves. These leaves form large, dense meadows under the sea. Like the coral reefs and…