World Seagrass Day Highlights Global Decline of Seagrasses

Karachi: World Seagrass Day was observed on Saturday. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the global decline of seagrasses, which has been occurring since the 1930s.

According to Radio Pakistan, the latest census reveals that approximately seven percent of this vital marine habitat is being lost each year worldwide. Seagrasses play a crucial role in supporting food security, mitigating climate change, enriching biodiversity, purifying water, protecting coastlines, and controlling diseases.