"Seagrass: A Promising Solution for Tackling Climate Change"
Researchers at the University of Virginia have discovered that seagrass beds can permanently lock in carbon, even when the seagrass dies off. The study, conducted in the largest restored seagrass meadow in the world off the Eastern Shore of Virginia, found that seagrass meadows can capture and retain carbon for centuries. This discovery offers new hope for using nature-based solutions, such as seagrass restoration, in the fight against climate change. Seagrass meadows not only trap carbon dioxide but also provide other benefits like promoting fisheries and improving water quality.