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World Seagrass Day

Underwater seagrass  are important ecosystems for oceans. They produce huge quantities of oxygen and capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, provide food and protection for many species and nourish beaches. Unfortunately they are severely threatened by anthropogenic impacts and it is essential to improve the conservation and monitoring of these ecosystems around the world.

The 1st March is celebrated the World Seagrass day and ISPRA remind the projects (SEPOSSO, BARGAIN, Sea ForestSERESTO, MED Dé.Co.U.Plages, Lagoon Refresh) where the Institute is involved that care about this topics