Global high-resolution mapping of seagrass to support conservation - Nature

Global high-resolution mapping shows widespread seagrass loss and degradation since 2019, with most meadows outside protected areas, highlighting urgent conservation and climate-policy needs.

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Global high-resolution mapping of seagrass to support conservation - Nature

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