Introduction to Seagrass Meadows

Introduction to Seagrass Meadows [...]

The World’s Biggest Island Country Battles Coastal Erosion

We are experiencing a dangerous decline in nature: One million species are threatened with extinction, soils are turning infertile and water sources are drying up. But there are glimmers of hope: Made[...]

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NASA and Mangroves

Mangroves are coastal ecosystems that provide important services to coastal populations. They offer natural protection against storm surges, hurricanes and tsunamis. Mangroves also contribute to fish[...]

After 90% of California’s Kelp Forests Were Destroyed, SeaTrees Is Restoring Them

Video featuring a kelp restoration in California. “Could you imagine if 90 percent of the trees on land disappeared in 10 years?” Kevin Whilden, co-founder of Sustainable Surf and SeaTrees, lobs t[...]

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The Carbon Cycle – Essential for Life on Earth

Carbon is an essential building block for life. Learning how carbon is converted through slow- and fast-moving cycles helps us understand how this life-sustaining element moves through the environment[...]

Researchers Rush to Protect the UK’s Saltmarshes from Sea Level Rise

Saltmarshes sequester significant carbon in their sediment — more per hectare than tropical rainforests. They protect the land from storm surges and sea level rise, and they shelter a variety of bir[...]