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seagrass

American  
[see-gras] / ˈsiˌgræs /

noun

  1. any of various marine or freshwater plants such as eelgrass or tape grass, growing underwater in the shallows and having leaves that resemble long blades of grass.


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Together, these stresses can place additional pressure on ecosystems ranging from seagrass beds to coral reefs.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026

Studland Bay has been a designated a Marine Conservation Zone since 2019 and is home to one of the UK's largest seagrass meadows, supporting species such as the protected spiny seahorse and short-snouted seahorse.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

A new scientific study has now provided the first evidence that eco-moorings can help restore seagrass, with some scars shrinking by more than 90% over four years.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

"Oil contamination in the Hallaniyat Islands threatens coral reefs, seagrass meadows and coastal habitats that support endangered sea turtles, migratory seabirds and marine mammals," Noelle said.

From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026

She was marching across a wide sandy plain, dotted with boulders and seagrass.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown

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