The livelihood of people in poor coastal areas depends directly on local ecosystems, but such reliance is not well documented. With data from across 156 Indo-Pacific communities, this study examines t...

In an important milestone for seagrass science, Project Seagrass has been granted Independent Research Organisation status.

Find out how hurricanes impact seagrass meadows and why preserving these vital habitats is essential for our coasts.

New research led by scientists at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography explores Catalina Island seagrass restoration success.

Despite global challenges, the Coastal Futures Conference brought together a hopeful community determined to make 2026 a year of real action

Researchers have discovered cryptic speciation within Nanozostera japonica—a seagrass species common across the Northwest Pacific.

This study seeks to assemble a list of the pro-environmental behaviours that can contribute to seagrass conservation, to devise practical, and meaningful actions that members of the public can partici...

A study reveals that transplantation method directly influences the root microbiome, which is essential for the survival of seagrass plants.

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...

A new study makes the case for seascape restoration to achieve international climate and biodiversity targets.

YouTube video by World Seagrass Association

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...

The prevalence of seagrass throughout human civilisation has fostered spiritual and cultural relations with these underwater gardens.

Recently, the importance of seagrasses in the functioning of coastal ecosystems and their ability to mitigate climate change has gained increased reco…

YouTube video by National Oceanography Centre

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...

Meadows reduced to blackened stubs have pushed authorities and researchers into crisis mode

YouTube video by 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.

Without appropriate management, seaweed farming programmes could be dangerous for marine biodiversity and the benefits that humans get from the ocean.