Accelerate Seagrass: How Seagrass Increases Ocean Carbon Sink Capacity & iImproves Biodiversity

Watch an exclusive interview with Anouska Mendzil, Research Assistant, Seagrass Restoration (Solent Lead) at Project Seagrass. Working closely with Climate Impact Partners, Deloitte, and the UK’s National Oceanography Center, Project Seagrass is a global marine conservation organization securing a future for seagrass. Launched in October 2024, the Accelerate Seagrass program will increase the ocean’s capacity as a carbon sink and enhance marine biodiversity.
Often referred to as the "lungs of the sea," seagrass is crucial to marine ecosystems, providing food and shelter for a wide range of sea creatures, including threatened species like seahorses and turtles. These underwater plants contribute to ocean health by absorbing harmful nutrients and reducing marine bacteria. Seagrass meadows also act as natural barriers, protecting coastlines from erosion and storms, while supporting major fisheries. Crucially, they help mitigate climate change by sequestering significant amounts of carbon.
However, seagrass is under threat, with nearly 30% of global seagrass areas lost since the late 19th century. Accelerate Seagrass is now underway to restore seagrass meadows in the UK and beyond.
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