Description: The project was centred on the preservation of marine phanerogam seagrass beds to uphold biodiversity and sustain marine turtle populations within the Glorieuses Marine Nature Park (PNMG). Building upon initial studies that mapped seagrass distribution and highlighted their significance as habitats for juvenile green turtles, the objectives encompassed: increasing comprehension of seagrass habitats and their role in supporting marine turtles for informed management strategies; launching a regional seagrass monitoring network; and fortifying seagrass ecosystem conservation and PNMG’s management plan. It stemmed from prior research delineating seagrass distribution and its importance as a habitats for juvenile green turtles within the park. The inaugural regional herbarium network workshop identified training and equipment needs for stakeholders in adjacent territories. The project significantly strengthened knowledge acquisition, enabling the proposal of tailored management measures for effective seagrass conservation.
Duration: 28 months
