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Global Seagrass Observing Network. Assessment, monitoring, conservation, education of seagrass meadows.#seagrasswatch #seagrassfutures

The extent of seagrass at UG1 has significantly im

The extent of seagrass at UG1 has significantly improved and abundance increased from Very Poor to Poor. Seagrass at UG2 remains extensive, with high epiphyte cover on leaves (exceeding 75%).
Additionally, there was notable coverage of benthic turf algae/cyanobacteria observed throughout both sites.
Numerous Dugong grazing trails were observed across the extensive Urangan seagrass meadow.
Overall, the seagrass at Urangan is in a FAIR state.
#seagrass #seagrasswatch #seagrassfutures #greatbarrierreef #marinescience #seagrassresearch #zostera #herveybay #urangan #globalseagrassobservingnetwork #globalseagrassmonitoring #seagrassmonitoring #zostera #halodule #halophila #seagrassrecovery #frasercoast #greatsandynationalpark

Seagrass Recovers! Burrum Heads abundances in a G

Seagrass Recovers!
Burrum Heads abundances in a Good state. Both BH1 and BH3 have Continued to improve since losses in early 2022 and highest average cover since 2020 and 2019, respectively.
BH1 abundance in Good state. Continued to improve since largest loss in early 2022 and highest average cover since 2020.
BH3 abundance in Good state. Improved since last assessment, and highest average cover since 2019.
#seagrass #seagrasswatch #seagrassfutures #greatbarrierreef #marinescience #seagrassresearch #zostera #herveybay #burrumheads #globalseagrassobservingnetwork #globalseagrassmonitoring #seagrassmonitoring #halodule #halophila #seagrassrecovery #frasercoast

Seagrass-Watch Director, Len McKenzie was recently

Seagrass-Watch Director, Len McKenzie was recently invited to present at the First Arabian Regional Scientific Seagrass Workshop, held in Abu Dhabi (UAE), 30 April - 1 May 2025.
Hosted by the Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center (the largest dedicated marine research, rescue, rehabilitation and return center in the region), the first Arabian Regional Scientific Seagrass Workshop, was organised in partnership with the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) – Dugong-MOU Secretariat
The event brought together leading marine researchers and environmental experts from United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, State of Qatar, Kingdom of Bahrain, State of Kuwait, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and Sultanate of Oman to spotlight the vital role of seagrass habitats in Arabian coastal ecosystems, share the current status of seagrass research and knowledge in the region, and discuss the way forward to improve the conservation of seagrass.
#seagrass #YasSeaWorldRR #InAbuDhabi #seagrassworkshop #AbuDhabi #UAE #seagrassconservation #seagrassUAE #seagrasswatch

Seagrass are an important marine ecosystem of the

Seagrass are an important marine ecosystem of the Fiji Islands. Six seagrass species have been confirmed from five broad categories of seagrass habitats in the archipelago.
Seagrass meadows cover around 59 km2, with high confidence, of Fiji's shallow water habitats. Long-term monitoring of seagrass abundance, species composition, and seed banks at eight sentinel sites, shows relatively stable seagrass condition, with no long-term trends.
👉Link in bio above or https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2020.111636
#seagrasswatch #seagrassfutures #fiji #fijiseagrass #seagrass #pinifolia #halodule #Halophila #decipiens #Syringodium #ruppia #vitilevu #seagrasswatch #ovalau #fijiseagrass #marinescience #seagrassmonitoring

Midge Point, located in the Mackay Whitsunday regi

Midge Point, located in the Mackay Whitsunday region, is recognised as one of the more resilient seagrass meadows in the area. However, recent assessments in April 2025, at both long-term monitoring sites have indicated a decline in seagrass abundance, shifting from "Good" to "Fair."
#seagrass #seagrasswatch #seagrassfutures #greatbarrierreef #marinescience #midgepoint #seagrassresearch #zostera #whitsunday #globalseagrassobservingnetwork #globalseagrassmonitoring #greatbarrierreefmarinepark #greatbarrierreefmarinemonitoringprogram #mackay #seagrassmonitoring #halodule #halophila

NEW PUBLICATION: The Apparent Change in Population

NEW PUBLICATION: The Apparent Change in Population Structure of Green Turtles (Chelonia mydas) at a Northern Great Barrier Reef Foraging Site Over Three Decades and an Evaluation of Potential Causes in Aquatic Conservation
👉Link in bio above
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aqc.70078
#seagrass #GBR #Greatbarrierreef #Cheloniamydas #greenturtle #seagrasswatch #seagrassfutures

New article: Dugong numbers plummet amid seagrass

New article: Dugong numbers plummet amid seagrass decline in Thailand’s Andaman Sea
https://news.mongabay.com/2025/04/dugong-numbers-plummet-amid-seagrass-decline-in-thailands-andaman-sea/
👉Link in bio above
Dugong video courtesy of @popumon
#seagrass #seagrasswatch #thailand #dugong #phuket #andamansea #thelastdugongofthailand

Seagrass-Watch HQ was in Whitsunday 07-09 April 20

Seagrass-Watch HQ was in Whitsunday 07-09 April 2025 through the support of Great Barrier Reef Foundation to conduct Level 1 training for participants as part of the Scaling Seagrass Restoration on the Great Barrier Reef (SeaGrow) Project.
Seagrass-Watch HQ would like to thank all participants who attended. It was really fantastic to catch up with everyone. We hope you all found the training informative and enjoyable.
#seagrass #seagrasstraining #firstnations #seagrow #gbrf #greatbarrierreeffoundation #cannonvale #Halophila #whitsunday #CMERC #zostera #seagrasswatchtraining #Halodule #seagrasswatch #seagrassfutures #seagrow #CQU

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