Scotland is embarking on its most ambitious seagrass restoration project yet, a groundbreaking effort to bring life back to its coastal waters.
With seagrass meadows disappearing at an alarming rate—over 90% lost in the UK alone—this £2.4 million initiative is a beacon of hope for marine ecosystems.
Seagrass does far more than sway beneath the waves; it shelters marine life, captures carbon up to 35 times faster than rainforests, and protects coastlines from erosion.
Now, thanks to a collaboration between environmental groups, businesses, and local communities, Scotland is planting 14 hectares of seagrass, restoring what was once lost.
But challenges remain. Climate change threatens these delicate meadows, and marine heatwaves are on the rise.
Yet, with local volunteers, researchers, and conservationists working together, Scotland is proving that a healthier ocean is within reach.
Could this project be the key to reversing marine biodiversity loss?
Read the full story and dive into Scotland’s mission to restore its underwater forests.
