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Abstract

Seagrasses are flowering plants that thrive in shallow oceanic and estuarine waters around the world. Although there are only about 60 species of seagrasses worldwide, these plants play an important role in many shallow, near-shore, marine ecosystems. There is growing evidence that seagrasses are declining globally because of anthropogenic impacts. This paper presents an overview of seagrasses, the impacts of climate change, and other threats to seagrass habitats. Finally, it proposes tools and strategies for managers to help support seagrass resilience.

Publisher

IUCN

Series Title

IUCN Resilience Science Working Group Working Paper Series - No 3

Location Where Published

Gland, Switzerland

Sponsoring Organization

IUCN Global Marine Programme, The Nature Conservancy

Number of Pages

56

Recommended Document Citation

Björk, M., Short, F., Mcleod, E., & Beer, S. (2008). Managing seagrasses for resilience to climate change (IUCN Resilience Science Working Group Working Paper Series - No. 3). Gland, Switzerland: IUCN. Retrieved from CAKE http://www.cakex.org/virtual-library/541