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Keeping you up to date with Project Seagrass news and views with a mixture of field notes and commentary on seagrass and marine conservation topics.

Puttalam Lagoon – Paradise Lost?

At the end of August I spent 10 days conducting fieldwork in Pattalam Lagoon, which is situated in the north west of Sri Lanka. The purpose of my visit to Puttalam Lagoon was to set up socio-economic and fish landings surveys with a research collaborator, who will now complete the

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A large patch of seagrass is growing in Dale Bay.
press release

Fishers’ local knowledge can help identify the best locations for seagrass restoration, new research finds

New study shows coastal users can provide valuable insights that strengthen restoration planning and long-term project success Fishers and anglers possess valuable local knowledge that can help identify suitable locations for seagrass restoration, new research published by Project Seagrass shows. The study, conducted along the South Wales coastline, found that

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Zostera marina seagrass grows beneath the surface in Priory Bay, Isle of Wight. Above the surface, the sky is blue with white clouds. A logo with the words Seagrass Safe Silor and an image of a boat if overlain.
Project Page

Protecting seagrass in Priory Bay

Priory Bay in the Isle of Wight supports important seagrass meadows that provide a home for marine life as well as supporting healthy coastlines. The bay is also of great value for boating and recreation, and a popular summer anchorage. This project is exploring ways to protect the seagrass in

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The Project Seagrass Logo is overlayed over a photo of seagrass
Project Seagrass updates

Embracing change: Introducing our refreshed Project Seagrass logo

In this blog, our Chief Conservation Officer, Dr Benjamin Jones, shares the thinking behind the decision to refresh the Project Seagrass logo and wider brand identity, and explains why visibility matters so much for seagrass conservation. Honouring our roots, looking to the future Back in 2013, we founded Project Seagrass

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A shoal of parrotfish swim through a seagrass meadow
food security

Seagrass meadows could help nourish millions, new study finds

New research finds that seagrass meadows support fish that can be more valuable for human nutrition than fish found on coral reefs   Seagrass meadows play a majorly overlooked role in providing nutrition for coastal communities, a new study published in Cell Reports Sustainability has uncovered. The study, led by

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Zostera marine seagrass meadow Porthdinllaen North Wales.
conferences & events

London Climate Action Week: Are we forgetting that we are nature?

Project Seagrass CEO and Co-Founder, Dr Leanne Cullen-Unsworth reflects on London Climate Action Week: I left London Climate Action Week inspired, challenged, and, at times, deeply concerned. Over the course of the week I joined conversations spanning nature finance, climate resilience, biodiversity, restoration, and global leadership. The speakers were exceptional.

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