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Global facing marine conservation organisation securing a future for seagrass.
Since its launch, 51 organisations globally have recorded 61 projects and 224 seagrass restoration sites on SeagrassRestorer! 🌱 Explore the platform here:
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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...
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Last year our Chief Conservation Officer Dr Benjamin Jones attended the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi. 1/4
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Scottish Environment LINK
about 2 months ago
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
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Bridget Patterson
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I was able to attend the UK Seagrass Symposium this past week, and present my MSc dissertation and my work with
@projectseagrass.bsky.social
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@sosbangor.bsky.social
students who are working in seagrass!
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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.
about 2 months ago
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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
3 months ago
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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
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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
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In Chesapeake Bay, a shift is taking place as eelgrass gives way to its warmer-water relative, widgeon grass. 1/2
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Researchers uncover hidden seagrass species in northwest Pacific:
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Researchers uncover hidden seagrass species in northwest Pacific - Project Seagrass
Researchers have discovered cryptic speciation within Nanozostera japonica—a seagrass species common across the Northwest Pacific.
https://www.projectseagrass.org/blogs/researchers-uncover-hidden-seagrass-species-in-northwest-pacific/
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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 🌱
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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:
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The role of the microbiome in the successful transplantation of seagrass meadows - Project Seagrass
A study reveals that transplantation method directly influences the root microbiome, which is essential for the survival of seagrass plants.
https://www.projectseagrass.org/research/the-role-of-the-microbiome-in-the-successful-transplantation-of-seagrass-meadows/
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Read our response to the Scottish Government Blue Carbon Action Plan:
www.projectseagrass....
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Marine scientists urge overhaul of restoration rules to save oceans:
www.swansea.ac.uk/press-office...
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Marine scientists urge overhaul of restoration rules to save oceans
Swansea University has led an international team of marine scientists and practitioners—spanning 18 countries—in calling for urgent reform to the licensing and regulation of marine and coastal restora...
https://www.swansea.ac.uk/press-office/news-events/news/2025/10/marine-scientists-urge-overhaul-of-restoration-rules-to-save-oceans.php
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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
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Biological Recording Company
6 months ago
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
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Restoring seascapes: New study calls for urgent habitat reconnection to meet climate and biodiversity goals Read more:
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Seascape Restoration: New study calls for urgent habitat reconnection to meet climate and biodiversity goals - Project Seagrass
A new study makes the case for seascape restoration to achieve international climate and biodiversity targets.
https://www.projectseagrass.org/blogs/restoring-seascapes-new-study-calls-for-urgent-habitat-reconnection-to-meet-climate-and-biodiversity-goals/
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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....
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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...
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World Seagrass Association
8 months ago
🌊🌱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
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Seagrass fisheries: How they evolved and why they endure, with Dr. Benjamin Jones
YouTube video by World Seagrass Association
https://youtu.be/EUqIHBeCZ9A
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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
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Global seagrass carbon stock variability and emissions from seagrass loss - Nature Communications
Johannes Krause et al. synthesized seagrass carbon stock data from 2700+ soil cores to find that they vary by plant functional group and coastal setting, indicating where conservation efforts would mo...
https://ow.ly/WpQM50VPQpG
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A new study reveals human connections to seagrass meadows date back 180,000 years:
theconversation.com/human-connec...
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Human connections to seagrass meadows date back 180,000 years, study reveals
The prevalence of seagrass throughout human civilisation has fostered spiritual and cultural relations with these underwater gardens.
https://theconversation.com/human-connections-to-seagrass-meadows-date-back-180-000-years-study-reveals-253307?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=bylineblueskybutton
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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.
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A novel deep learning algorithm for broad scale seagrass extent mapping in shallow coastal environments
Recently, the importance of seagrasses in the functioning of coastal ecosystems and their ability to mitigate climate change has gained increased reco…
https://ow.ly/wWVs50VpxFm
10 months ago
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National Oceanography Centre
10 months ago
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?...
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NOC x Climate Impact Partners: Accelerate Seagrass Program
YouTube video by National Oceanography Centre
https://youtu.be/srX_o8o7-ts?feature=shared
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From Kenya to Madagascar, massive effort aims to put seagrasses on the map:
news.mongabay.com/short-articl...
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From Kenya to Madagascar, massive effort aims to put seagrasses on the map
In 2019, scientists set out to map the extent of seagrass in Seychelles, an island nation off the eastern coast of Africa. There, they hit upon a startling number: More than 90% of the country’s “blue...
https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2025/03/from-kenya-to-madagascar-massive-effort-aims-to-put-seagrasses-on-the-map/
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Seagrass loss leaves Thailand's dugongs struggling to survive:
dialogue.earth/en/ocean/sea...
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Seagrass loss leaves Thailand’s dugongs struggling to survive
Meadows reduced to blackened stubs have pushed authorities and researchers into crisis mode
https://dialogue.earth/en/ocean/seagrass-loss-leaves-thailands-dugongs-struggling-to-survive/
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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...
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Exploring the impacts of water quality on seagrass: World Seagrass Day 2025 Webinar
YouTube video by Project Seagrass
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8jyt8SJOIs
10 months ago
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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:
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Protecting seagrass meadows & other habitats: Study presents strategies to preserve marine ecosystems - Project Seagrass
A new study led by the University of South Florida highlights the urgent need to protect marine ecosystems in shallow water near the shore.
https://www.projectseagrass.org/blogs/protecting-seagrass-meadows-other-habitats-study-presents-strategies-to-preserve-marine-ecosystems/
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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
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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
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Expanding seaweed farms pose a risk to vital marine life
Without appropriate management, seaweed farming programmes could be dangerous for marine biodiversity and the benefits that humans get from the ocean.
https://ow.ly/2ky550V3AuV
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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
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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.
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Nina Rossiter - Ocean Artist - Artivism
12 months ago
🌿💚 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
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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
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Extra funding will help restore the equivalent of 266 rugby pitches of Welsh seagrass | GOV.WALES
Extra funding confirmed today will support the recovery of the equivalent of 266 rugby pitches of seagrass by 2030.
https://ow.ly/yCn750UGKtV
12 months ago
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Partnership is key to restoring shark bay seagrass:
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Partnership is key to restoring shark bay seagrass - Project Seagrass
Malgana people and UWA researchers have been working in partnership to share knowledge and restore seagrass in Shark Bay.
https://www.projectseagrass.org/blogs/partnership-is-key-to-restoring-shark-bay-seagrass/
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Southeast Asia coastline research highlights the pressures human activities place on tropical marine ecosystems. Read more here:
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Southeast Asia coastline research highlights the pressures human activities place on tropical marine ecosystems
The tropical coastlines of Southeast Asia are home to some of the most important and biodiverse marine ecosystems on the planet. However, they are also among its most vulnerable, with areas of coral reefs, ...
https://ow.ly/43rM50UAfJz
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Chris Laumer
about 1 year ago
Together with Richard Unsworth at Swansea (
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blogs.reading.ac.uk/crocus-dla/c...
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Global teabag study shows warming temperatures may shrink wetland carbon sinks. Read more here:
phys.org/news/2024-1...
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Global teabag study shows warming temperatures may shrink wetland carbon sinks
A major global study using teabags as a measuring device shows warming temperatures may reduce the amount of carbon stored in wetlands.
https://phys.org/news/2024-12-global-teabag-temperatures-wetland-carbon.html
about 1 year ago
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Positive news to start the New Year! Take a look at the first flower from the Zostera marina plants grown from seeds produced at our seagrass nursery.
about 1 year ago
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Results from a new study led by the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde highlight that seagrass beds have a stronger influence on the carbon and sulfur cycling in subtropical coastal areas than previously thought. Read more here:
phys.org/news/2024-1...
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How sulfur affects the carbon cycle of subtropical seagrass meadows: New findings from Florida Bay
Seagrass meadows have an important climate protection function due to their long-term carbon storage potential. An international research team led by the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde ...
https://phys.org/news/2024-12-sulfur-affects-carbon-subtropical-seagrass.html
about 1 year ago
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Hello! 👋 Welcome to the Project Seagrass Bluesky account. 🌱 Follow us to stay up to date with our latest news and research.
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