Monthly Archives: July 2019

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…