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 E-Mail Six new research projects that aim to build a sustainable future for the marine environment and those whose livelihoods depend on it were announced today. Researchers have received a share of £9.2 million from UK Research and Innovation to investigate how to safeguard the marine and coastal economy while protecting sea ecosystems. The marine economy is worth £48 billion, but coastal communities are facing increased pressures from climate change, threats to marine wildlife, and economic challenges. One team of multi-disciplinary researchers will investigate how and where meadows of seagrass can be restored in UK coastal waters. Seagrass is important in supporting marine wildlife, capturing greenhouse gases from the atmosphere, and improving the productivity of fisheries. However, many seagrass meadows have been destroyed in recent years, caused by disease, disturbance, and pollution.

United kingdomGlasgow cityShetland islandsLouisa evansJon pitchfordStephen fletcherLaurent amoudryMoura queirosDuncan winghamMairi gougeonClaire evansDavid duguidMarine management organisationUniversity college londonNational federation of fishermen organisationsEnvironment agency