But where? While relaxing on an endless white, sandy beach might be your idea of a perfect getaway, you should know that some proportion of that stunning sand may have been pooped out by a parrotfish.
Seagrass might not be as sexy as coral reefs or white-sand beaches but its ecological impact is profound.
The main seagrass disturbance is dugongs feeding on it. When seagrass is gone, the sandy floor is left exposed to tides. The sand shifts a lot, making the water cloudy. With sand constantly moving ...
By laying hessian sacks filled with sand in tidal sub-straits, seagrass seedlings can naturally hook onto the rough surface ...
Found to depths of approximately six feet, the species occurs deeper than many other seagrasses. Johnson's seagrass is also more tolerant of varied salinity and temperature ranges. This plant prefers ...
Lush green leaves and growing saplings at the site of the Glassroots pilot project at the George Town Barcadere have become ...
MADEIRA BEACH — Work is expected to begin within the next few months on a critical project to remove accumulated sand from John’s Pass.