A new study maps the spatial distribution and status of seagrass beds along Manora’s coast in Tamil Nadu, a known dugong habitat, using acoustics and ground-truthing techniques, underscoring the potential for seagrass restoration. Seagrasses are marine flowering plants that form meadows in shallow, warm waters. They are critical habitats for marine species like dugongs, turtles, … Continue reading Seagrass mapping helps identify restoration potential