Seagrass meadows are among the most valuable, and overlooked, ecosystems on Earth. They provide nursery habitat for fish, filter coastal waters, protect shorelines from erosion and flooding, and store significant amounts of blue carbon in their soils and sediments. New momentum is building around seagrass restoration in Europe. In 2026, more than 50 scientists from 17 countries came together to publish the European Seagrass Recommendations, the first continent-wide scientific consensus on how to protect, monitor, and restore seagrass habitats across Europe. The recommendations call for stronger protection of existing meadows, reduction of human pressures, large-scale restoration, long-term monitoring, sustainable donor material supply, community involvement, and better funding.
Posted: June 27, 2026