Seagrass meadow restoration in Corsica, France

Calvi Bay, Corsica
Restoration of Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows in Calvi Bay, Corsica Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows are among the most valuable and vulnerable marine ecosystems in the Mediterranean Sea. They provide critical ecosystem services, including long-term carbon sequestration, coastal protection, nursery habitat for marine biodiversity, and water quality regulation. Despite their protected status, many Posidonia meadows have suffered severe degradation over past decades, particularly due to mechanical damage from recreational boating and anc...Read more
1,500
square meters to restore
22,500
seagrass shoots to transplant
5
years of monitoring
70%
estimated survival rate

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