Researchers from the University of Hong Kong are collaborating with residents on Lamma Island to restore seagrass meadows, which have declined by 60% over the last two decades. This vital marine vegetation plays a crucial role in sequestering carbon, locking away greenhouse gases 35 times faster than tropical rainforests. The decline in seagrass has led to a significant drop in sightings of local green turtles, a species that feeds on it, prompting this conservation effort. AI
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