Eelgrass meadows are powerful climate allies, capturing and storing carbon while supporting vibrant coastal ecosystems.
In this video, University of California, Davis marine scientist Elisabeth Sellinger explores the global importance of eelgrass, its role along the California coast, and how the Greater Farallones and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuaries help protect and restore these essential habitats.
Through underwater footage, storytelling, and research insights, Sellinger shares how sediment carbon storage in seagrass meadows contributes to climate change mitigation, and how we can all interact responsibly with these environments. Learn how sanctuary science, community collaboration, and coastal stewardship come together to safeguard one of the ocean’s most valuable habitats.
This video was made possible with the support of a Bilinski Fellowship at Bodega Marine Laboratory. Learn more about Elisabeth's Bilinski Fellowship Project at BML here: https://bit.ly/elisabeth-sellinger
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