Habitats & Ecosystems

Salt marshes don’t receive the recognition they deserve because they are often overlooked and trampled. What some people see as stretches of muddy grass are ecosystems battling climate change. These coastal wetlands are among the best climate shields we have. They do amazing things like protecting shorelines from storms and sequestering carbon into the ground, […]

Most people miss it. Eelgrass meadows grow just below the water’s surface and do important work each day. Their subtle movements and contributions deserve more recognition. Eelgrass meadows are ocean secrets that deserve our appreciation. What Exactly Is Eelgrass? Eelgrass is not seaweed. But it is a flowering terrestrial plant that grows in the water. […]