The fourth seabed habitats seminar took place today by Georgie Bull, Underwater photographer, commercial and recreational diver, and student of Marine Biology and Ecology at University of Plymouth. Georgie recently won the award as the British and Irish Underwater champion in 2020. Seagrasses are complex and valuable ecosystems and are true plants, differing from algae in the tree of life. These flowering plants are important habitats in the UK for seahorses, nursery areas for species of fish including the Atlantic cod and invertebrates (as well as manatees, dugongs and sea turtles internationally). Seagrasses have an ecosystem services importance. What do seagrass offer us as humans?
“Personal experience of marine environments has been found to be important for developing interest and supporting conservation.”
-Georgie Bull
Georgie then discussed the public perception of seagrass meadows and marine species in UK shores- and the public perception of the “seabed” and the importance of having a personal connection to marine habitats for effective conservation and their protection. A big thank you to Georgie for helping us build this connection to seagrass as a marine habitat in this wonderful and insightful seminar as part of Seagrass Awareness Month!
Thanks for introducing from basic to broad understanding of sea grass
crystal clear concepts with charismatic colourful captures of marine life!!
building a bridge between marine and mankind considering ecological impact is vital in global warming era.
Thanks for your fascinating talk. In reference to educate through audiovisual aids, I recommend my niece Siddhi’s documentary on maerl.