URG July General Meeting

This month Natalie Coy will be joining us from UNSW to discuss an upcoming project we will be partnering her on. The project focuses on improving the restoration of the endangered seagrass species, Posidonia australis, by studying its flowering patterns and environmental triggers. In collaboration with the Underwater Research Group, she aims to gather key data on flowering and fruiting events to inform seed-based restoration strategies. Seagrass meadows play a critical role in coastal ecosystems, providing habitat for marine life, stabilizing sediments, and sequestering carbon, making their restoration essential for the health of our oceans and climate. By monitoring these events, we aim to improve seed collection and restoration practices, supporting the long-term recovery of seagrass meadows along the coast.