Seagrasses are our ocean super heroes
- Biodiversity support
- Coastal defence
- Carbon storage
- Ecosystem engineers
- Fisheries support
- Trap pollutants
- and many other amazing things too......

Convention on Migratory Species now recognizes role seagrasses play in supporting migratory species and places the onus upon signatory states to ensure their conservation.

Read our letter about this:

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Convention on Migratory Species now recognizes role seagrasses play in supporting migratory species and places the onus upon signatory states to ensure their conservation.

Read our letter about this:

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Dr. Benjamin Jones

#Parrotfish rely on #seagrass meadows as important nurseries for their young, providing crucial habitat for #growth and nourishment. In these #meadows , Parrotfish would be deprived of a #vital #environment . 🌿🐠 The link to the article can be found here - buff.ly/3QcDrrH

A new #seagrass #meadow was found and shared on our #seagrass spotter app by Richard Unsworth 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿. This photo features a patch of #zosteranoltii . To learn more about this sighting and how to report seagrass in your area, click here - buff.ly/3U7VnoH.

Our #Essex team has successfully completed the #mapping for #transplants and scouted areas for a #donor #meadow in preparation for the upcoming fieldwork in #May . Keep an eye out for more details to come.

Another #seagrass #meadow was spotted and uploaded to our #seagrass spotter app. This image, taken by Richard Unsworth 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 showcases a patch of #zosteramarina . If you would like to learn more, link here - buff.ly/3xyTVUH

Our new website has launched 🎉

Head to our website and join our journey over the next few years as we work with our partners and community to restore the Solent's seascape to health. 🌊

Dive in here: solentseascape.com

We are proud to be at the #oceanconference2024 Lots talked about and recognized but more needs to be done by our #governmental bodies and we need to invest more in green soutions. Heres to more being discussed!

#seagrass #oceanhealth #marinehealth #greece #sustainablity #🌊🍃

Calling all #far -north #seagrass enthusiasts! Join #ProjectSeagrass , #KrakenDiving , #Seasearch , and Heriot-Watt University for a seagrass #experience at the #Orkney Nature Festival. Learn about seagrass #ecology and #species ID skills at a free workshop at Heriot-Watt, Stromness

Last week, the #Solent team successfully finished their #April fieldwork by #planting 2600 #zosteramarina #plants all over the #Isleof#Wight. Special thanks go out to @IOWDistillery Arksen, Yachts for Science, and the Green Grass crew for their assistance in this project!

If they don't protect it, who will?

#DavidAttenborough emphasizes educating both children and adults about the importance of ecosystems, including seagrass, which is a key goal of Project Seagrass. #Seagrass can be appreciated in your own community, not just during a holiday 󒠀

And thats wrap for #IsleofWight #April Fieldwork. 2600 #zosteramarina plants #harvested and transplanted to our restoration sites, including #plants from our #nursery and donor meadow. Alongside last months seeds which are showing signs of #germination ! Will be back next month!

Last week we participated in the #changeNOW Paris. Our CEO shared insights about #seagrass with #changemakers . A standout moment was the #LivingSchool students #educating attendees about seagrass. Thanks to all the visiting seagrass experts.

Another #seagrass #meadow was discovered in #Mexico , #Quintana Roo at a depth of 1 - 3m. The patch of #Syringodium filiform, captured by Maru Bernal, measures 10 - 20cm in length. To learn more about reporting seagrass sightings, click here - buff.ly/4aFdo4o

Today, 2,700 of our fragments are heading to #NorthWales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 and #IsleofWight #Weymouth 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 to be replanted! Here is a video showcasing their collection from the Nursery. Good luck to all! 🌊🍃

#conservation #seagrassplanting #oceanrestoration #octopusgarden #gardening #planting

The case for investing in nature isn't all about credits - check out this week's OpEd at edie.net from our CSO Dr Richard Unsworth
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Join the #Scotland team and an #EdinburghUniversity researcher to learn about #seagrass #ecosystems , their importance, #threats and how you can support them!

The link can be found here - buff.ly/3THMstX

Another #seagrass #meadow was spotted and uploaded to our #seagrass spotter app. This image, taken by Laura McConnell, showcases a patch of #zosteramuelleri and #zosteranoltii at Seaview, United Kingdom. To learn more follow this link - buff.ly/4ausklW

During #Easter , let's explore eggs from various #marinespecies ! #Seagrass is vital for the #Small -spottedcatshark and #Pollock for nesting and growth. These species depend on seagrass for survival and development! Without it, they lose a crucial habitat.