Seagrass map to help protect reef

By Fraser Barton
Updated November 26 2021 - 12:08am, first published 12:05am
Researchers have identified over 88,000 square kilometres of potential seagrass habitat on the reef.
Researchers have identified over 88,000 square kilometres of potential seagrass habitat on the reef.

Using 35 years of data and computer modelling, scientists have been able to extensively map Queensland's seagrass meadows in the hopes of protecting the Great Barrier Reef.

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