Scientists are Trying to Save Eelgrass off the Massachusetts Coast | NPR
Massachusetts has lost half its eelgrass over the past 20 years. Eelgrass (Zostera marina) is a critically important habitat for fish and shellfish, prevents coastal erosion, and stores carbon. Credit: N Sloth, cc-by-nc
This radio segment features MBL Associate Scientist Mirta Teichberg and aired nationally on NPR's "Here and Now" on March 24.
As water temperatures rise, an important plant in the North Atlantic is shrinking, threatening fish populations and the environment.
WBUR's Barbara Moran takes us off the Massachusetts coast where scientists are trying to save eelgrass. Listen to the segment here.
Source: Scientists are Trying to Save Eelgrass off the Massachusetts Coast | NPR