Living in cities, often far from the ocean, means that many of us are not always able to appreciate how important the oceans are for supporting humanity. The oceans and their coastal margins, where land meets the sea, are some of the most productive environments in the world, and support not only biodiversity, but also human well-being.
Of the most overlooked, yet important parts of ocean diversity are seagrasses. Many people may not be aware that seagrasses exist, although once you know what to look for, they are easy to spot. Imagine an underwater lawn of long grass, with blades moving in the current. There will be lots of animals hiding amongst the blades, from crabs and shrimps to large grazing fishes.
