Tag: conservation
First-ever World Seagrass Day focuses on conservation
Seagrasses are marine flowering plants that are found in shallow waters from the tropics to the Arctic Circle, covering over 300,000 square kilometres of the ocean floor. Although not as colourful as coral reefs, or mysterious as mangrove forests, they provide a wealth of benefits to humans and marine life. ‘Blue forest’ benefits Seagrass meadows…
Read MoreKenya’s Kuruwitu corals are back, thanks to local conservation drive |
Kenya’s Kuruwitu Beach is tranquil. Sparkling sand beaches complement the clear blue water, and the familiar scent of sand and sea salt fill the air. A decade ago, villagers noticed the dwindling stocks of fish and took it upon themselves to set up a conservation area with the help of like-minded partners. Dickson Gereza is…
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