Coral reefs are some of the most important ecosystems on the planet. In addition to providing essential habitat for marine life, they also protect coastal areas from waves, storms, and floods, all while providing a key source of income for hundreds of communities around the … [Read more...] about These Indigenous women are helping save endangered coral reefs
Marine ecosystems
This 20-plus-years project restored a giant swatch of seagrass meadows
While humans have undoubtedly contributed to the degradation of marine ecosystems, we are also proving capable of restoring them. Just beyond the salt marshes of Virginia’s Eastern Shore, researchers and volunteers spread more than 70 million eelgrass seeds as part of a … [Read more...] about This 20-plus-years project restored a giant swatch of seagrass meadows