In general, if we all work to reduce pollutants (like fertilizer), dispose of our trash properly, so, it doesn’t end up in our waters, and support education and conservation of this important habitat, you are doing your part to protect our seagrass beds.

Alabama Center of Excellence Deputy Director and seagrass expert Dottie Byron shares why seagrass is a foundational habitat, how they recruit birds to help restore seagrass beds, and what you can do to protect this vital habitat.