The Saya de Malha Bank is one of the world’s largest seagrass fields and the planet’s most important carbon sinks. It faces incalculable risks that threaten the future of humanity.

But the grasses aren’t showy like coral reefs or immediately recognizable like mangroves, and they’ve become one of the least protected coastal ecosystems. “If we lose seagrass, and I mean ...

eliminating seagrass habitat and increasing tanker traffic across the reef by 13 percent. Dredging and dumping for these facilities have already created a 20-mile sediment plume, ever creeping closer ...

All the information you need about the Cozumel National Marine Park and how it is protecting Cozumel's reefs and marine life.

MARINE biology expert Prof. Yunus Mgaya has called for fisheries extension officers, fishmongers, traders, and consumers to be educated on the importance of marine ecology to protect the Indian Ocean, ...

As of next year, two other coastal ecosystems that coral reefs heavily depend upon —mangrove forests and seagrass beds— will also start getting scores. This will help strengthen the everyday ...

Over the course of four years, Miami native Michael Zimmer spent dozens of hours underwater filming a team of scientists as ...

Seagrass rarely makes headlines like coral reefs or mangroves, but it plays a role just as crucial. These underwater meadows act as nurseries for marine life, natural water purifiers and powerful ...

Believe it or not, when I was little you could go into almost any souvenir shop in Florida and find huge baskets filled with ...

Dr. Randall Hughes and Dr. David Kimbro study oyster reefs, salt marshes, and seagrass beds, and the factors that affect their productivity. Join us on the scenic Forgotten Coast for a look at the ...

The ridges in coral reefs act as barriers and can reduce wave energy by up to 97%, providing crucial protection from threats such as tsunamis. They help protect areas such as mangrove forests and ...