Seagrasses - Middle Coral Reef Producers (Plants)

Seagrasses
Cooperative Research Centre

Seagrasses are important in coastal marine areas. They are the main diet of dugong and green turtles and provide a habitat for many, much smaller marine animals, some of which, like prawns and fish, are commercially important. They also stabilise sediment, helping to keep water clear.
Feeding trail in seagrass bed

Seagrasses are the only flowering plants (angiosperms) in the sea. Australia has the highest number of seagrass species of any continent. Of some 60 seagrass species found worldwide, 30 species are found in Australia and 15 species are found in Queensland.

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