Join marine biologist Alyson Hall in her seventh-grade science project to study seagrass ecosystems. Discover the importance of seagrasses, the differences between seagrasses and seaweeds, and the two species of seagrass found in the Chesapeake Bay. Engage in activities like surveying seagrass, meas

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Dugongs, known as sea cows, are fascinating marine chordates with a broad but fragmented range in tropical waters. They exhibit social behaviors, communicate through echoing sounds, and are herbivorous grazers feeding on seagrasses. Breeding season rituals involve courtship behaviors like vocalizati

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The document explores the impacts of structures and shading used in commercial shellfish mariculture activities on submersed aquatic vegetation, particularly seagrasses. It discusses the varying effects of mariculture structures on eelgrass density, productivity, and the potential habitat they provi

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