Marine macrophytes are the foundation of algal forests and seagrass meadows–some of the
most productive and diverse coastal marine ecosystems on the planet. These ecosystems …

The increasing rate of global climate change seen in this century, and predicted to
accelerate into the next, will significantly impact the Earth's oceans. In this review, we …

Seagrasses are flowering plants that thrive in shallow oceanic and estuarine waters around
the world. Although there are only about 60 species of seagrasses worldwide, these plants …

Seagrass meadows are among the most productive and diverse marine ecosystems,
providing essential structure, functions, and services. They are also among the most …

Seagrasses rely on both vegetative (rhizome elongation) and sexual (seeds) propagation for
maintenance of existing beds and colonization of new areas. Yet mechanisms of seed …

Photosynthesis, biomass and growth characteristics of the temperate seagrass, Zostera
marina L.(eelgrass), were examined in a meadow in Great Harbor, Woods Hole …

The transplantation of eelgrass (Zostera marina) for mitigation results in reduced genetic
diversity among individuals and populations in southern California, the Chesapeake Bay …

Seagrasses have received considerable attention over the past 2 decades because of the
multiple ecological roles they play in estuarine and coastal ecosystems and concerns over …

The nine species comprising the genus Zostera discussed in this chapter form a widespread
and relatively well-studied group of seagrasses. Some of the earliest studies of seagrasses …

To the casual observer, seagrass meadows often appear to be uniformlandscapes with
limited structure. Belying this appearance, seagrass meadows contain considerable …