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November 15, 2024 by HAL
The world’s largest seagrass nursery has been opened in Gladstone, Australia to help restore ecosystems in the Great Barrier Reef. Known as CQUniversity’s SeaGrow nursery, it is built in partnership with the Great Barrier Reef Foundation and Coles Group. This state-of-the-art facility was developed with guidance from top seagrass researchers and local Reef Traditional Owners. […]
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November 6, 2024 by HAL
England has completed its largest seagrass-restoration project, which has shown promising results. The initiative aimed to restore eight hectares of seagrass beds in Plymouth Sound and the Solent Maritime area. Remarkably, the success rates for germinating seagrass seedlings increased from 5% to 33%. This project used innovative methods like seed broadcasting and seedling translocation. The […]
November 4, 2024 by HAL
England’s largest seagrass restoration project has successfully restored eight hectares of seagrass in Plymouth Sound and the Solent Maritime. The five-year, £2.5 million project aimed to protect important seabed habitats and involved innovative methods. Techniques included ‘seed broadcasting’ with a special device and cultivating seedlings in a lab for replanting. A key factor in the […]
March 6, 2024 by HAL
March is Seagrass Awareness Month, emphasizing the importance of protecting seagrass to safeguard the manatee population in Florida. Seagrass loss has led to increased manatee deaths due to starvation, with nutrient pollution causing harmful algal blooms. Although there has been a slight decrease in manatee deaths, ongoing conservation efforts are crucial in maintaining seagrass habitats. […]
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