*** About American Eelgrass: American eelgrass, Zostera marina, is a crucial marine plant found along the coasts of North America. It provides essential habitat for various marine organisms, stabilizes sediments, and helps improve water quality. This species thrives in the shallow, subtidal zones of estuaries and bays, where it forms dense underwater beds that are vital for coastal ecosystems. Eelgrass meadows are not only biodiverse habitats but also serve as significant carbon sinks, playing a role in mitigating climate change. Despite its importance, eelgrass is facing threats from coastal development, pollution, and climate change, making conservation efforts critical.:

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