A successful method to restore seagrass habitats in coastal areas affected by consecutive natural events.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Seagrass meadows, known for providing essential ecosystem services like supporting fishing, coastline protection from erosion, and acting as carbon sinks to mitigate climate change effects, are facing severe degradation. The current deteriorating state can be attributed to the combination of anthropogenic activities, biological factors (i.e., invasive species), and natural forces (i.e., hurricanes). Indeed, the global seagrass cover is diminishing at an alarming mean rate of 7% annually, jeopardizing the health of these vital ecosystems. However, in the Island Municipality of Culebra, Puerto Rico, losses are occurring at a faster pace. For instance, hurricanes have caused over 10% of cover seagrass losses, and the natural recovery of seagrasses across Culeb

SUBMITTER: Ruiz-Diaz CP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10768669 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature