Seagrass Ecosystems
Seagrass ecosystems are underwater habitats formed by flowering plants known as seagrasses. These plants grow in shallow coastal waters and provide essential services, such as stabilizing sediments, improving water quality, and serving as a habitat for various marine species, including fish and invertebrates.
Seagrass meadows are crucial for biodiversity and act as nurseries for many commercially important fish species. They also play a significant role in carbon sequestration, helping to mitigate climate change by storing carbon in their biomass and the sediments below. Protecting these ecosystems is vital for maintaining healthy marine environments.