From the 2018 IRL Health Update: Seagrass secures the lagoon bottom, reduces erosion, and is an important primary producer for the ecosystem, providing habitat and food for many types of lagoon life.
OPINION: It's time to rethink our marine conservation priorities
Marine Resources Council - Protecting and Restoring the Indian River Lagoon
What's New - Marine Resources Council
Manatees' prolonged suffering looks endless as seagrass fails to revive
Healthy Seagrass Forms Underwater Meadows That Harbor Diverse Marine Life
SeaGrass Grow - The Ocean Foundation
Restoration of Seagrass Meadows - Oceana
Seagrass Restoration
Seagrass - Marine Resources Council