Seagrasses are unique flowering plants that have adapted to live in the marine environment.

Seagrass meadows thrive in shallow coastal waters, where they receive sunlight for photosynthesis.

Seagrasses play multiple roles, including providing food and shelter for marine life, filtering pollutants, and oxygenating the water.

Seagrass meadows face various threats, including climate change, pollution, overfishing, and habitat destruction.

Seagrasses not only absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis but also store carbon in their extensive root systems and surrounding sediments.

Seagrass meadows provide essential food and shelter for a diverse range of marine animals, including manatees, dugongs, sea turtles, and numerous fish species.

Seagrass transplantation involves transplanting seagrass shoots or seeds from healthy meadows to degraded areas to restore and expand seagrass populations.

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) includes provisions for the conservation and sustainable use of marine and coastal ecosystems, including seagrasses.

Seagrass conservation efforts aim to preserve existing meadows, restore degraded habitats, and raise awareness about the significance of seagrasses.

Coastal development and dredging activities can destroy or fragment seagrass meadows, leading to their decline.

Climate change, pollution, coastal development, and overfishing are major factors contributing to the decline of seagrass meadows globally.

Seagrass meadows do not cause erosion or damage coral reefs; instead, they help stabilize sediments and provide a buffer zone between waves and the shoreline.

Seagrass mortality refers to the widespread die-off of seagrass meadows due to various factors such as disease, pollution, or environmental stress.

Introducing non-native seagrass species can disrupt the natural ecosystem and potentially harm native species.

Seagrass meadows are hotspots of biodiversity, providing habitat, food, and shelter for a wide range of marine organisms, contributing to the overall health and productivity of marine ecosystems.