P KALADHARAN

INDIA’S ARCHIPELAGO Seagrass Meadows and Conservation

Seagrasses are submerged monocotyledonous flowering plants adapted to complete their life cycle below the sea surface. They harbour rich diversity of marine flora and fauna of commercial importance; and help prevent beach erosion and siltation. Seagrass meadows are facing numerous challenges and threats in the present context and need urgent conservation strategies for increasing fish wealth and sea health.

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