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.
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
The Careers in Conservation: Below the Surface series takes a deep dive into the variety of job roles available within the conservation sector. In this article, National Seagrass Action Plan Project Manager Carl Gough shares his experiences and the route he took to a career in conservation. Job Description Carl
The Careers in Conservation: Below the Surface series takes a deep dive into the variety of job roles available within the conservation sector. In this article, Project Seagrass Programme Manager Mark Hart shares his experiences and the route he took to a career in conservation. Job Description Mark has been
Over 90% of the UK’s seagrass meadows have been lost — threatening biodiversity, fisheries, and coastal resilience. New strategic partnership with King Charles III Charitable Fund strengthens long-term UK seagrass recovery and protection. Project Seagrass has been selected as one of King Charles III Charitable Fund’s strategic partners for 2026-2029.
On the western side of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales, Australia, sits Myuna Bay – a quiet bay with meadows of seagrass waving beneath the water. The most common marine plant species you find there is Zostera muelleri. It has long ribbon-like leaves that grow from stems (called rhizomes)
The Careers in Conservation: Below the Surface series takes a deep dive into the variety of job roles available within the conservation sector. In this article, Project Seagrass Senior Science Officer Ally Evans shares her experiences and the route she took to a career in conservation. Job Description and Skills
Project Seagrass is delighted to welcome Olivier Leger as one of our Ambassadors. Olivier Leger is an Ocean Wildlife Artist based in the UK. His artwork tells important stories about our Ocean, inspiring people to explore their connection with our blue planet. His intricately detailed paintings and drawings celebrate the
