The underwater harvest hoping for a bumper crop
Volunteers harvest seagrass seeds in a bid to boost underwater meadows in the south of England.
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Notable Quotes
"Seagrasses are the only marine flowering plants."
— Tim Ferrero , Academic
"Sometimes, it's just about feeling around and you can kind of feel these short stems that feel like they've got a pack of Tic Tacs in them."
— Sophie Whitemoor , Activist
"It's just a passion for me, really."
— Jackie Mellan , Activist
Key People
Jackie Mellan is a passionate volunteer engaged in restoration projects.
James Harper is a volunteer participating in the seagrass harvesting project.
Sophie Whitemoor is a volunteer involved in seagrass seed collection.
Tim Ferrero is associated with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust and is an expert on seagrass.
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Volunteers harvest seagrass seeds in a bid to boost underwater meadows in the south of England.
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