More than presence
A meadow can be present and still in poor condition. Scientists look at how dense the shoots are, how deep the meadow reaches and how clear the water is above it.
- Chapter 2 · Scientific Insights
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What is a healthy seagrass meadow? Indicators of condition
Shoot density, depth limit, leaf epiphytes: the measurements that tell a thriving meadow from a declining one.
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