March 1st
World Seagrass Day
Seagrasses are key to food security, climate change mitigation, coastal protection and biodiversity. But they are under threat from human activities, pollution and climate change.
World Seagrass Day, celebrated on March 1st, highlights the crucial role of seagrasses in food security, climate change mitigation, coastal protection, and biodiversity. Seagrasses face threats from pollution, climate change, and human activities. The UN General Assembly declared this day in 2022 to raise awareness and promote actions for seagrass conservation.