Seagrasses, one of the most threatened yet overlooked ecosystems on Earth, are the only
flowering plants to recolonising the seabed. Apart from their critical ecological prominence …

India, one of the countries with prominent seagrass resources, is represented by 16 species
of seagrass with an approximate cover of 500 sq km at isolated locations along the coast …

Humankind depends on marine and coastal ecosystems for survival. It is estimated that one
third of the world's population lives within coastal zones, which account for approximately …

Local knowledge systems are not considered in the conservation of fragile seagrass marine
ecosystems. In fact, little is known about the utility of seagrasses in local coastal …

Coastal areas are home to diverse ecosystems that provide essential goods and services for
human wellbeing. Recognition, understanding and appreciation of the various goods and …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the antibacterial activity of Halophila stipulacea (H. stipulacea),
Cymodocea serrulata (C. serrulata) and Halodule pinifolia (H. pinifolia) against seven …

Abstract India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and the Maldives have extensive coastal
and marine ecosystems. Seagrass beds and salt marshes are coastal ecosystems restricted …

Of the six genera of seagrasses recorded in India, four were present throughout a 1-year
study period at a station off Hare Island, Tuticorin (8° 45′ N, 78° 12′ E), in the Gulf of …

Biochemical and calorific contents of different species of seagrasses occurring in Palk Bay
were determined: Enhalus acoroides (68.82 K cal g-1), Halophila beccarii (29.16 K cal g-1) …

Context: In the search for new sources of safe and inexpensive antioxidants, the leaves of
eight species of seagrasses were screened for antioxidant properties. Objective: Most of the …