Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #seagrass, aggregated by home.social.
During my recent visit to The National Robotarium, I talked to Niall McGrath, CEO of Robocean, a company building and deploying robots to restore seagrass meadows – one of the most important marine ecosystems on Earth.
Listen to our conversation: https://www.patreon.com/ClaireAsher/posts/restoring-marine-169810648 #Robots #Robotics #Ecology #Seagrass
#Seahorse #habitats 'healing' thanks to #EcoMoorings
September 25, 2026
"Scars caused to rare seahorse habitats by boat anchors off the #Dorset coast are starting to heal, thanks to the installation of new moorings.
"In 2021, Studland Bay Marine Partnership began installing the first of dozens of eco-moorings in a bid to reverse damage to delicate #SeagrassMeadows.
"A new scientific study has now provided the first evidence that eco-moorings can help restore #seagrass, with some scars shrinking by more than 90% over four years.
"David Brown, chair of the partnership steering group, called the results 'incredibly exciting', adding: 'The impact has been beyond our expectations.'
" #SeagrassHabitats store carbon, support #biodiversity and help protect coastlines from erosion, but are declining globally due to pollution, development, disturbance and #ClimateChange.
"The research, conducted by Kira Dunn as part of her MSc in Marine Biology with Oceanography at the University of Southampton, analysed monitoring data collected since the first eco-moorings were installed."
Read more:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqrm90n3m90po
#SolarPunkSunday #RestoringNature #OceansAreLife #WaterIsLife #SeagrassRestoration #UKNews #DorsetUK
A Coastal Exposure Index For Ireland - Relative Hazard Exposure And The Protective Role Of Coastal Habitats
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s11069-026-08361-w <-- shared paper
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http://alturl.com/4e83i <-- shared webmap / data portal
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https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/revealed-researchers-pinpoint-county-facing-greatest-risk-of-coastal-erosion-as-sea-levels-rise/a/161113880.html <-- shared media article
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[“The index complements site-specific flood and erosion modelling.”]
H/T @kevin Walsh | PhD Researcher at University College Cork
“In this paper [1st link above], [the authors] seek to answer the question “what is the relative distribution of exposure to coastal hazards around the Irish coast, and where can coastal habitats potentially reduce exposure?”
The method [they] chose to achieve this was the Coastal Vulnerability Model (CVM), within the InVEST software suite. This involves combining the key physical and climatic variables which can show us where along the coast might be most adversely affected by extreme winds, powerful waves and surges, and sea level rise.
It also reveals the potential protection provided by coastal habitats, such as dunes and saltmarsh, as well as populations and sites of cultural heritage located within zones deemed “Very High Exposure”.
[They] tested variations to the model, including seeing how the results change when certain variables are left out, what happens if we add in other variables, and how ranking choices impact exposure distribution. The results show that these choices, especially the ranking methods, can have large impacts on hazard distribution and the overall interpretation of the results. However, [they] found that the CVM quintile based approach was most suitable for Ireland, as it reveals high exposure sites on the east coast, which tends to be overlooked when different methods are applied.
[The H/T] also prepared an interactive map, where you can view the results in detail [2nd link above]
There’s a lot of work ongoing in this space around Ireland, [they] hope this will be a valuable contribution towards sustainable management of our coastline…”
#spatialanalysis #exposure #coastal #hazards #mitigation #risk #Ireland #Irish #coast #CoastalVulnerabilityModel #CVM #InVEST #model #modeling #spatiotemporal #geostatistics #statistics #spatial #mapping #geomorphology #geology #climate #wind #wave #tidal #erosion #stormsurge #storms #ocean #sealevelrise #climatechange #extremeweather #dunes #saltmarshes #machair #seagrass #habitat #protection #vulnerability #parametersensitivity #exposure #sustainable #populationpressure #CoastalExposureIndex #culturalheritage #coastalzonemanagement #planning #policy #evidencebased #adaption #strategies
Seagrass is not merely habitat for fish and turtles. A new study finds at least 18 million poor people across the Indo-Pacific fish in these meadows, with 6.5 million dependent on them alone. #Oceans #Seagrass https://phys.org/news/2026-09-underwater-meadows-sustain-millions-extreme.html
‘Shock’ dugong decline in Gulf of Carpentaria prompts calls for more research, fishing bans
Researchers have recorded a 50 per cent drop in dugong numbers in one of the most globally important…
#NewsBeep #News #Environment #charlesdarwinuniversity #dugongs #environment #Environmentalimpact #GulfofCarpentaria #jamescookuniversity #marinelife #MarineScience #Science #seagrass #UK #UnitedKingdom
https://www.newsbeep.com/uk/757734/
‘Shock’ dugong decline in Gulf of Carpentaria prompts calls for more research, fishing bans
Researchers have recorded a 50 per cent drop in dugong numbers in one of the most globally important…
#NewsBeep #News #Environment #AU #Australia #charlesdarwinuniversity #dugongs #Environmentalimpact #GulfofCarpentaria #JamesCookUniversity #marinelife #MarineScience #Science #seagrass
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/876952/
‘Shock’ dugong decline in Gulf of Carpentaria prompts calls for more research, fishing bans
Researchers have recorded a 50 per cent drop in dugong numbers in one of the most globally important…
#Australia #AU #Austrlia #charlesdarwinuniversity #dugongs #environment #environmentalimpact #gulfofcarpentaria #jamescookuniversity #marinelife #marinescience #seagrass
https://www.europesays.com/australia/85515/
https://www.europesays.com/ie/667910/ ‘Shock’ dugong decline in Gulf of Carpentaria prompts calls for more research, fishing bans #CharlesDarwinUniversity #dugongs #Éire #Environment #EnvironmentalImpact #GulfOfCarpentaria #IE #Ireland #JamesCookUniversity #MarineLife #MarineScience #Science #seagrass
Studland Bay Marine Partnership Coastal Conservation
https://www.studlandbay.org/
#SolarPunkSunday #SeaGrass #SeaHorses #MarineConservation #Coasts #StudLandBay #Conservation #Habitat #Ecology #BioDiversity #StudlandBayMarinePartnershipCoastalConservation
The images in the above announcement of the York concert are from #SeruanSetu by #RhythmInBronze – a full-length gamelan-theatre production about seagrass! It was a hit. The goby fish & his partner the blind shrimp, especially. Their song ‘Alive’ is at https://www.rhythminbronze.com/videogallery
Rising ocean temperatures reduce the natural carbon storage capacity of seagrass meadows https://phys.org/news/2026-08-ocean-temperatures-natural-carbon-storage.html
21-Aug-2026
Mapping #Indonesia’s #seagrass quality, revealing priorities for #blueCarbon conservation
Researchers map Indonesia’s seagrass ecological mosaic, identifying ecological hotspots, coldspots, and outliers to target #conservation and #restoration
I once talked about such fascinating plants in my #podcast #NatureMatchCuts ▶️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-gardeners-run-wild-ii/id1630784381?i=1000643836080
#seagrass #ocean #OceanLife #gardening #clones #biodiversity #biology #plantlife
"Scientists use AI to produce first high-resolution map of global seagrass extent"
9-Jul-2026
#Seagrass meadows support more nutritious #fisheries than nearby #coralReefs
Ich kann nicht so viel essen, wie ich gerade hochwürgen möchte.
Den Ministern Carsten Schneider (Umwelt) und Patrick Schnieder (Verkehr) werde ich das gleich mitteilen. Vielleicht wollt ihr denen auch schreiben:
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#ocean #climate #seagrass
Seegraswiesen in der Ostsee: H...
Australia’s seagrass meadows under pressure
https://news.mongabay.com/2026/07/australias-seagrass-meadows-under-pressure-as-climate-change-turns-up-the-heat/ #seagrass #climate
First complete map of world's #seagrass offers warnings and hope for conservation
Arizona State University: First complete map of world’s seagrass offers warnings and hope for conservation. “This hero of a plant protects coastlines, stores vast amounts of carbon, and supports ecosystems that people and wildlife depend on. But we don’t often hear about it when it comes to ocean conservation. That’s partly because we knew so little about it — until now. For the first […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/06/26/arizona-state-university-first-complete-map-of-worlds-seagrass-offers-warnings-and-hope-for-conservation/
24-Jun-2026
First complete map of world’s seagrass offers warnings and hope for conservation
#Seagrass is an “underwater rainforest” that protects #marineLife, coastal communities and our #climate
📰 NC Coastal / Fisheries / Conservation News
Seagrass Protections Planning
🌱 State officials are weighing new rules to protect underwater seagrass, a critical habitat for North Carolina’s fishing industry.
🐟 Recent research shows significant declines driven largely by nutrient pollution, threatening breeding grounds for species like blue crab and flounder.
💰 Protecting these ecosystems is environmental and economic, linking habitat health with coastal livelihoods.
🗣️ Public input is open as planning moves forward. The next Marine Fisheries Commission’s Habitat and Water Quality Advisory Committee meeting is THU Jun 25, 6PM in Morehead City, on WebEx, and via phone!
https://www.deq.nc.gov/news/events/habitat-and-water-quality-advisory-committee-0
@NCConnect
#Fisheries #WaterQuality #Conservation #NC #WildlifeWednesday #Seagrass
https://www.europesays.com/africa/289345/ Kenya Launches National Plan to Protect Blue Carbon Ecosystems #AdvancingCoastalWetlandsConservation #Africa #article #BlueCarbon #Climate #Ecosystems #Floods #HabitatProtection #Kenya #KimJensen #Mangroves #Oceans #PewCharitableTrusts #ProtectMarineLife #RestoringThePlanet #SaltMarsh #Seagrass #SupportPeopleAndNature #ThomasHickey
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The "Bodyguard" Bonus
Additionally, tiny crustaceans love to graze on the algae that grows on the #seagrass, which can block sunlight. By using the grass as a hunting ground, the #pipefish acts as a miniature pest-control unit, keeping the blades clean so the plant can photosynthesize efficiently.
So while the classic definition leans toward "no harm, no foul," the reality is a beautiful, circular economy where the plant provides the home, and the fish pays rent in fertilizer and security!
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Seagrass beds often grow in nutrient-poor, sandy waters. The droppings from pipefish, seahorses, and other residents provide a direct, localized source of vital nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus.
The pipefish eats tiny, free-swimming crustaceans (amphipods and copepods).
It digests them and releases waste right among the blades of grass.
The seagrass absorbs these nutrients directly through its leaves and root systems, fueling its growth.
“The UK water industry is the clearest ever example of a sector that should never have fallen into private hands and it must be returned to the public as soon as possible.” #vampirekangaroo #seagrass https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/southern-water-sparks-fury-absolutely-disgusting-sewage-dumping-plans
Postdoctoral Researcher #Seagrass Restoration - Rijksuniversiteit #Groningen
https://werkenbij.rug.nl/vacature/postdoctoral-researcher-seagrass-restoration-2000/
22-May-2026
#Seagrass found to ‘give birth’ to new genetic individuals rather than clone itself, offering hope for our underwater gardens
Seagrass seedlings come from sexual reproduction, not cloning, preserving essential genetic diversity
After a 2011 heat wave wiped out a huge swathe of seagrass, the Shark Bay community in Western Australia rallied to replant it, one seedling at a time.
#RiverheadNY - Long Island #FleeceAndFiber Fair at #Hallockville #MuseumFarm
May 16 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Hallockville Museum Farm
6038 Sound Avenue
Riverhead NY
Admission is $10 for adults; children 12 and under are free.
"Hallockville Museum Farm will host its annual Long Island Fleece & Fiber Festival on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. inviting visitors to experience the full journey of fiber – from raw fleece to finished textile — at its historic North Fork campus.
"A longtime spring tradition, the festival brings the cycle of fiber to life through live sheep and llama shearing with Long Island Yarn and Farm, #spinning, and #weaving demonstrations, along with a #marketplace featuring more than two dozen regional #FiberArtists and #Artisans.
"A major highlight this year is the appearance of nationally recognized #knitting expert Patty Lyons, who will lead two special sessions focused on practical techniques and problem solving for knitters. Additional hands-on workshops include an introduction to weaving with the #PaumanokWeavers, where participants can create their own scarf; a flat #NeedleFelted farm landscape workshop led by Shamma Murphy; and #BasketWeaving with Barbara Blossey-Chuvalas using #NaturalMaterials such as #silk, #seagrass, and #wool. Advance registration is required for workshops.
"In addition to demonstrations and workshops, visitors can explore a variety of family-friendly activities, including a children’s #craft area, agricultural displays, and opportunities to meet the farm’s animals. Attendees are welcome to bring their #FiberArts projects to work amongst like-minded creators.
" 'The Fleece & Fiber Festival connects people directly to the traditions that shaped life on the #NorthFork,' said Executive Director Heather Johnson. 'It’s a chance to see, touch, and learn skills that were once part of everyday life here and that continue to inspire #makers today.'
"The festival also features live music by the Old Time Jam, local food vendors, and a bake sale hosted by Hallockville Bakers."
FMI:
https://www.eastendbeacon.com/event/long-island-fleece-fiber-fair-at-hallockville-museum-farm/
#SolarPunkSunday #NYEvents #BuildingCommunity #FiberArts #FiberArtists
What Stingrays Really Eat Might Surprise You
An estuary stingray (Hemitrygon fluviorum) shifting sand as it sifts through it for morsels of food. Shutterstock The…
#NewsBeep #News #Wildlife #Australia #CA #Canada #climatechange #Estuary #nature #ocean #rays #Science #Seagrass #Stingrays
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/654511/
What Stingrays Really Eat Might Surprise You
An estuary stingray (Hemitrygon fluviorum) shifting sand as it sifts through it for morsels of food. Shutterstock The…
#NewsBeep #News #Wildlife #AU #Australia #Climatechange #estuary #nature #Ocean #rays #Science #seagrass #Stingrays
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/655716/
