Submerged Aquatic Vegetation
Submerged Aquatic Vegetation and Seagrass
SAV-ing Our Ocean: Submerged Aquatic Vegetation and Seagrass
Almost 43 square miles of seagrass are lost as each year passes. This dramatic decline in submerged aquatic vegetation causes habitat loss for keystone marine species, devastating shallow-water marine ecosystems.
Guided Review
Investigate the causes of submerged aquatic vegetation and seagrass loss, and how the restoration of a crucial element of the ocean can be achieved.
Guided Exploration
Each session includes guidelines and materials to explore the featured topic. Our guided explorations are also designed with space for educators to make the sessions their own! Use the included materials, or draw from the Resource Box below to tweak the sessions for your specific needs.
Resource Toolbox
Use these curated resources from a wide variety of organizations to learn more about submerged aquatic vegetation and seagrass. Watch a video or listen in on a webinar. Focus on what kinds of questions the data can answer. Share your lesson plans with us, and we will add them to the collection! Find answers to your questions. .