Global map reveals seagrass meadows under threat—even inside protected areas

Global map reveals seagrass meadows under threat—even inside protected areas

A new global analysis finds that many of the world's most threatened seagrass meadows lie within designated Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), raising urgent questions about the effectiveness of current protections for coastal habitats and offering a chance to rethink global ocean conservation.

Societal value of seagrass from historical to contemporary perspectives

Seagrasses have been entwined with human culture for millennia, constituting a natural resource that has supported humanity throughout this history. Unders

A new global analysis reveals that many of the most threatened marine meadows in the world are within designated Marine Protected Areas (AMPs). ...

NOAA Leads Project to Restore a Seagrass Meadow in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

This Earth Day, NOAA’s Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary is overseeing a project to restore a damaged seagrass meadow in the Northwest Ship Channel off Key West, where a ferry boat damaged a large section of the seafloor after running aground. The restoration project is expected to last into June.