The global decline in estuarine and coastal ecosystems (ECEs) is affecting a number of
critical benefits, or ecosystem services. We review the main ecological services across a …

Seagrass meadows are declining globally at an unprecedented rate, yet these valuable
ecosystem service providers remain marginalized within many conservation agendas. In the …

In coastal and estuarine systems, foundation species like seagrasses, mangroves,
saltmarshes or corals provide important ecosystem services. Seagrasses are globally …

Coastal ecosystems and the services they provide are adversely affected by a wide variety
of human activities. In particular, seagrass meadows are negatively affected by impacts …

Seagrasses, a functional group of marine flowering plants rooted in the world's coastal
oceans, support marine food webs and provide essential habitat for many coastal species …

Environmental decision-making applies transdisciplinary knowledge to deliver optimal
outcomes. Here we synthesise various aspects of seagrass ecology to aid environmental …

The contribution of seagrasses to coastal protection is examined through the review of the
most relevant existing knowledge. Seagrasses are the largest submerged aquatic …

Seagrasses occur in coastal zones throughout the world in the areas of marine habitats that
are most heavily influenced by humans. Despite a growing awareness of the importance of …

Seagrass ecosystems are diminishing worldwide and repeated studies confirm a lack of
appreciation for the value of these systems. In order to highlight their value we provide the …

Seagrasses are flowering plants that thrive in shallow oceanic and estuarine waters around
the world. Although there are only about 60 species of seagrasses worldwide, these plants …