S2 E26: Restoring Seagrass on the Great Barrier Reef with Dr Tim Smith
Description
Seagrass meadows are the unsung heroes of the Great Barrier Reef – nurseries for fish, food for turtles and dugongs, and a frontline defence against climate change. But after a massive die-off, Dr Tim Smith and the team at JCU TropWATER faced a huge challenge: how do you restore these fragile ecosystems while dealing with crocodiles, stingers, and waist-deep mud?
The answer: helicopters, hovercraft, dugong poo, 2,000 baby seagrass plants – and an army of everyday volunteers.
🎧 In this episode, dive into a world-first tropical seagrass restoration project and discover how you can be part of the solution.
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