Seagrass meadow restoration in The Netherlands

The Netherlands
In this project, Sea Rangers — young people who are vocationally trained and employed as full-time restoration professionals — are actively restoring seagrass meadows across a 21-hectare area in the Eastern Scheldt, Netherlands. Seagrass meadows support high biodiversity by providing habitat and nursery grounds for a wide range of organisms. Seagrass also has the capacity to absorb CO₂ and store it in its structure and in the sediment, a process known as carbon sequestration. Some species can store more CO₂ per hectare than forests — making it...Read more
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At Go Ocean, we don’t just restore ocean ecosystems. We engage in much more, such as ensuring sustainable support for local communities. We do so by using the UN Sustainable Development Goals, which serve as a blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and in the future. Depending on the region and the project, you’ll be supporting different SDGs.
1 No poverty
2 Zero hunger
12 Responsible consumption and production
13 Climate action
14 Life below water
17 Partnerships for the goals