Vanishing meadows
Seagrass meadows around the world are in dire shape, according to the first comprehensive global assessment of these economically and biologically essential areas. More than a quarter of all seagrass meadows have disappeared in the past 130 years, says a new synthesis of quantitative data from 215 sites The rate of decline has grown from less than 1% per year before 1940, to 7% per year since 1990. As well as supporting wildlife such as dugong (Dugong dugon, right) and green turtles (Chelonia mydas), seagrass meadows also serve as a vital nursery for fish, supporting populations for coral reefs and commercial fisheries.
Thank You Daniel Cressey
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