Seagrass meadows vanishing globally, but resorts and divers fight back

Seagrass meadows, vital for marine life and carbon sequestration, are disappearing globally at an alarming rate of 7% annually. Destructive practices like bottom trawling, which continues in many protected areas, are a primary cause of this decline. However, resorts and dive communities are increasingly involved in funding restoration efforts, monitoring, and advocating for stronger protections, offering a crucial line of defense for these underwater ecosystems. AI

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