Seahorse habitats 'healing' thanks to eco-moorings
Scars in Studland Bay's seagrass meadows, caused by boat anchor chains, are healing, a study finds.
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"The impact has been beyond our expectations."
— David Brown , Executive
"It's incredibly encouraging to see how quickly this important habitat can regenerate when given the opportunity."
— Kira Dunn , Academic
"Studland Bay is becoming a powerful example of how practical conservation measures can reverse habitat damage and deliver measurable environmental improvements."
— Dr Ken Collins , Academic
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Scars in Studland Bay's seagrass meadows, caused by boat anchor chains, are healing, a study finds.
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