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SEAGRASS: THE SECRET POWERHOUSE WEAPON AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE

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A dramatic dolphin rescue by helicopter shows the power of technology to save a single animal. But to save countless dolphins, promote healthy ecosystems and activate a powerhouse weapon against climate change, the secret is to promote healthy seagrass. World Seagrass Day is an opportunity to renew global resolve to protect these incredible underwater meadows, which collectively absorb 30 times more carbon than terrestrial forests.

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