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Comprehensive data on the restoration of African seagrass meadows published for the first time

By | September 30, 2026

A team of African researchers has published the first comprehensive overview of seagrass meadow restoration activities along the entire African coastline. Seagrasses are flowering plants that grow in shallow coastal waters, forming underwater meadows with their bright green leaves. Along the African coast, these meadows have sustained human societies for millennia, providing food, medicine, and raw materials, while also… Read more »

GEOMAR: Artificial oxygenation of waters is no substitute for nutrient reduction and climate protection

Approaches to oxygen enrichment have proven successful in lakes, but their potential side effects must be carefully investigated before they are used in the ocean. This is the conclusion reached by researchers from GEOMAR and Radboud University in the Netherlands. In an article in the journal EOS, they warn: While technical measures can mitigate damage in a limited time and location, they are not without their long-term consequences… Read more »