We're devastated to hear of the passing of Dr Monica Montefalcone after a diving accident in the Vaavu Atoll. Monica's extensive research into seagrass is renowned, including habitat assessments and restoration efforts. Without her involvement, our shared understanding would be vastly reduced.

Researchers have documented the unexpected recovery of seagrass meadows in Florida's Mosquito Lagoon following a number of extreme weather events. Read more:

Heidi McIlvenny, PhD researcher from Queen’s University Belfast, discusses seagrass meadows in Northern Ireland and how designating an area as “protected” is not enough to protect meadows from land based pollution. Read more: www.projectseagrass....

New research led by scientists at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography has documented the first successful restoration of open-coast seagrass (common eelgrass) in open-coast areas off Catalina Island. Read more here:

This World Seagrass Day, we're delighted to share the report from the UK Seagrass Symposium 2025! 1/3

Six global challenges. One powerful solution: Introducing the Global Seagrass Challenge Fund. Donate this World Seagrass Day to secure a future for seagrass: ow.ly/CV7s50YgzhM 1/6

In a new blog article, Project Seagrass CEO Dr Leanne Cullen-Unsworth reflects on how the Coastal Futures Conference brought together a hopeful community who despite global challenges are determined to make 2026 a year of real action. Read here:

Effective marine restoration requires far more than sound ecological science. Our new paper presents Dale in West Wales as a case study of the importance of co-production, in support of long term sustainability for marine restoration projects. 1/2

At the UK Seagrass Symposium 2025, Rebekah Bajkó presented on their research, Coastal Roots: The History of Seagrass in Northern Ireland. In a new blog article Grace Cutler, one of our 2025-26 Project Seagrass interns, reflects on Rebekah’s research: ow.ly/cMGi50XZAGq

Big win for Scotland’s nature! The Natural Environment Bill passed by MSPs will bring in legally binding targets to restore wildlife and habitats. Huge thanks to LINK’s members and supporters who helped make this happen! Let’s keep pushing for strong action and funding to restore Scotland’s nature.

In a new blog article Ewan Garvey, one of Project Seagrass’ Interns for the 2025-26 academic year, explores the role that seagrass plays in providing protection for our coastlines. Read here: ow.ly/K0su50XKbO1 📸 Seagrass under Sorrento Pier, Australia. Credit: Sam Glenn / Ocean Image Bank

The wellbeing benefits of nature are often linked to forests or habitats that support diverse pollinators. Spending time in green spaces reduces stress and anxiety, for example.

In a new blog article Jasper Brown, one of Project Seagrass’ Interns for the 2025-26 academic year and 3rd Year Student in BSc Zoology with Marine Zoology at Bangor University, explores the need for both active and passive restoration to secure a future for our important seagrass habitats. 1/2

Since its launch, 51 organisations globally have recorded 61 projects and 224 seagrass restoration sites on SeagrassRestorer! 🌱 Explore the platform here: ow.ly/8v7g50WtU3H 1/3

The Coordinated Global Research Assessment of Seagrass Systems working group, of which our Chief Scientific Officer Dr Richard Unsworth is a part, has recently shared a new paper in Bioscience: academic.oup.com/bio... 1/6

Last year our Chief Conservation Officer Dr Benjamin Jones attended the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi. 1/4

One in nine species in Scotland is at risk of extinction. We can change this. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The Natural Environment Bill is our chance to set binding targets to restore nature. Take 30 seconds to email your MSPs here: scotlink.eaction.online/targets #Scotland #NatureRestoration #NaturalEnvironmentBill

I was able to attend the UK Seagrass Symposium this past week, and present my MSc dissertation and my work with @projectseagrass.bsky.social. It was incredible to be a part of putting this conference on and to get to see all the @sosbangor.bsky.social students who are working in seagrass!

Last month saw the launch of the Scottish Seagrass Collaborative! The aim of the Collaborative is to connect people, share knowledge, and create opportunities for training, resources, and joint action that strengthen seagrass conservation efforts across Scotland.

Have you got your ticket for the UK Seagrass Symposium? Register here: ow.ly/aykZ50XglFb We've got an exciting programme lined up including the following keynote speakers: 🌱J. 1/4

Today is SeagrassSpotter's 10th birthday!! 🌱🎉 Over the past 10 years, volunteers from around the globe have come together for our Ocean, using SeagrassSpotter to map and help protect the world's seagrass meadows. 1/3

In a new paper led by Uppsala University, Project Seagrass Chief Conservation Officer Dr. Benjamin Jones, joined forces with scientists from Sweden and the USA to explore how researchers and managers can better use open-access data to integrate these perspectives and improve decision-making. 1/2

In Chesapeake Bay, a shift is taking place as eelgrass gives way to its warmer-water relative, widgeon grass. 1/2

Researchers uncover hidden seagrass species in northwest Pacific:

There's still time to share your views as part of our survey! We're running a global survey to identify the everyday actions people can take to support seagrass conservation. Take the survey here: ow.ly/ZQgp50WXlzN Survey closes at the end of October 🌱

A study conducted by the University of Liège at the marine and oceanographical research station STARESO (Calvi, Corsica) reveals that transplantation method directly influences the root microbiome, which is essential for the survival of seagrass plants. Read more:

Read our response to the Scottish Government Blue Carbon Action Plan: www.projectseagrass....

Marine scientists urge overhaul of restoration rules to save oceans: www.swansea.ac.uk/press-office...

Do you work with seagrass? 🌱 We're often asked by the public: “What can I do to reduce seagrass loss?” We’re running a survey to identify the everyday actions people can take to support seagrass conservation and we’d love your insights! Take the survey: ow.ly/ZQgp50WXlzN

Seagrass meadows are vital but vanishing. Join Dr Richard Lilley on 30 Sept for a FREE webinar on restoring seagrass across Europe through collaboration, innovation & community. More info: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1407810311... #Seagrass #GenerationRestoration @projectseagrass.bsky.social

Restoring seascapes: New study calls for urgent habitat reconnection to meet climate and biodiversity goals Read more: www.projectseagrass.org/blogs/restor...

In a new article, our Chief Scientific Officer Dr Richard Unsworth explores the High Seas Treaty's role in protecting and enhancing seagrass. Read here: www.projectseagrass.... Photo: © Tommy Trenchard / Greenpeace 1/2

Registration for the UK Seagrass Symposium 2025 is now open! 📅 When: 11 November - 13 November 2025 📍 Where: Techniquest Science Discovery Centre, Cardiff 🎟️ Tickets: events.humanitix.com... 1/3

🌊🌱Missed the #SeagrassSeminar with @boardshortsben.bsky.social? Catch up on how seagrass ecosystems play a key role in supporting fisheries and alleviating poverty. The recording is now available: youtu.be/EUqIHBeCZ9A

A new global analysis reveals that if we allow seagrass decline to continue unchecked, as much as 1,154 Tg of Carbon Dioxide could be released back into the atmosphere from meadows at risk, accelerating the climate crisis we are trying to prevent. Explore the research here: ow.ly/WpQM50VPQpG

A new study reveals human connections to seagrass meadows date back 180,000 years: theconversation.com/human-connec...

A recent study has developed a deep learning model (SGDenseNet) which uses satellite imagery to map seagrass meadows more efficiently. Researchers used 1,067 independent seagrass field data samples from SeagrassSpotter to test the accuracy of their deep learning model.

We're proud that the Accelerate Seagrass program was shortlisted for 'Partnership and Collaboration of the Year' at the Edie Awards last week! 🌱 The project is in partnership with Climate Impact Partners, Deloitte and @projectseagrass.bsky.social. Find out more here 📺👉 youtu.be/srX_o8o7-ts?...

From Kenya to Madagascar, massive effort aims to put seagrasses on the map: news.mongabay.com/short-articl...

Seagrass loss leaves Thailand's dugongs struggling to survive: dialogue.earth/en/ocean/sea...

Thank you to everyone who joined us earlier today for our World Seagrass Day Webinar! Hosted by our Chief Scientific Officer Dr Richard Unsworth, the webinar explored how water quality is impacting seagrass. You can watch the presentations here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8jy...

A new study led by the University of South Florida highlights the urgent need to protect marine ecosystems in shallow water near the shore —an area that many beachgoers don’t realise is highly important to fish populations. Read more: www.projectseagrass.org/blogs/protec...

Happy World Seagrass Day 2025! 🌱 This World Seagrass Day we’ll be shining a spotlight on Water Quality. There's still time to sign up to for our webinar on Thursday 6th March where we’ll be discussing how water quality is impacting seagrass and what we can do about it: ow.ly/j64i50V48jU

Without appropriate management, seaweed programmes could threaten marine biodiversity. Read more in our article in @theconversation.com which responds to calls for seaweed cultivation programmes at scale and considers the risks this could present for marine life: ow.ly/fCFv50V3AxI

From the weight of a dead ox to complex questions about fisheries sustainability: Applying a 120 year old idea to fisheries management shows that the wisdom of (fisher) crowds unlocks huge potential for filling data gaps in data-poor fisheries. Full paper: ow.ly/zWhG50UHA5c 1/4

Last week, the Global Seagrass Nursery Network (GSNN) met for their first seminar of 2025! 38 attendees from 26 organisations in 9 different countries joined to hear presentations from network members in the United States, the Netherlands, Türkiye, Spain, and the United Kingdom.

🌿💚 Collaboration with @projectseagrass.bsky.social 🌿💚 CALLING ALL ARTISTS! Find all the information here: www.projectseagrass.org/coldplay-tic... We’re looking forward to seeing your entries! #Coldplay #ColdplayWembley #ColdplayConcert #Competition #Tickets #Prizes #Seagrass #oceanart

We are delighted to announce that Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies, has announced funding from Welsh Government to support the development and delivery of an ambitious plan for seagrass recovery in Wales! Full details of the announcement can be found here: ow.ly/yCn750UGKtV.

Partnership is key to restoring shark bay seagrass: www.projectseagrass....

Southeast Asia coastline research highlights the pressures human activities place on tropical marine ecosystems. Read more here: ow.ly/43rM50UAfJz