Beneath the waters of Hong Kong’s Lamma Island, a silent superhero plant is at work
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The article reports on the ecological importance of seagrass in Hong Kong's Lamma Island, highlighting its ability to sequester carbon 35 times faster than tropical rainforests and support marine biodiversity. However, seagrass levels in local waters have declined by 60% over the past two decades. Scientists emphasize that seagrass is a critical but often overlooked marine plant.
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Seagrass can lock away carbon 35 times faster than tropical rainforests.
Seagrass can lock away climate-warming carbon 35 times faster than tropical rainforests.
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Seagrass can lock away climate-warming carbon 35 times faster than tropical rainforests.
South China Morning Post- Seagrass can lock away carbon 35 times faster than tropical rainforests.
- Scientists describe seagrass as 'ultimate underwater superheroes' for boosting marine biodiversity.
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Loaded language removedOn a sunny July afternoon along the shores of Hong Kong’s Lamma Island, the receding tide reveals an unassuming patch of greenery that scientists describe as the “ultimate underwater superheroes” for boosting marine biodiversity. Seagrass – an easily overlooked marine plant – can lock away climate-warming carbon 35 times faster than tropical rainforests.
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Seagrass can lock away climate-warming carbon 35 times faster than tropical rainforests.
South China Morning PostLevels of seagrass in Hong Kong waters have plummeted by 60 per cent over the past two decades.
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