Save Our "Blue Forests"
You've likely heard numerous times, how important trees, and for that matter, forests, are to our environment.
Seagrass is often refered to as the "blue forest". And it's crucial for our planet too. In fact, seagrass is 35x more effective than the Amazonian
rainforests are in carbon uptake and carbon storage abilities.
Carbon Sequestration
Seagrass habitats are up to 35x more effective than Amazonian
rainforests in their carbon uptake and storage abilities.
Economic Benefits
For every $1 invested in coastal restoration projects,
$15 in net economic benefits is created.
Food & Habitat
A single acre of seagrass may support as many as 40,000 fish,
and 50 million small invertebrates like crabs,
oysters, and mussels.
Safety Benefits
A hurricane is on it's way. Flooding seems imminent. What prevents or at least limits the damage? Seagrass! Seagrass meadows reduce flooding from storm surges and hurricanes by dissipating wave energy. They are extremely effective and without them, we would see more damage and loss of life.
What is Seagrass?
Seagrass is what it sounds like. They are meadows of grass located in our seas. They are global and they are vital. They are 35x more effective than rainforests in absorbing carbon. We must protect and restore them.
The Role Of Seagrass Meadows
We often see a 15x return of economic benefit, for every dollar invested in coastal restoration. Why? Because, seagrass meadows limit storm damage, enhance our habitats, lower our human carbon footprint, and so much more!
Habitat Support
A single acre of seagrass may support as many as 40,000 fish, and 50 million small invertebrates like crabs, oysters, and mussels. This regenerates the circle of life within our waters and replenishes the impact of
commercial fishing.
Damage Control
Seagrass meadows reduce flooding from storm surges and
hurricanes by soaking up seawater and
dissipating wave energy.
Alarming Rate Of Loss
Between 2–7% of the earth’s seagrass meadows, mangroves and other coastal wetlands are lost annually, a 7x increase compared to only
50 years ago.
Your Role
If more action is not taken immediately to restore these vital habitats, most may be lost within 20 years. Becoming Blue Carbon Neutral, gives you the opportunity to help restore these areas AND reduce your carbon footprint.