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Casco Bay scientists tackle eelgrass loss
Largely hidden from sight, eelgrass, or Zostera marina, plays a vital role in coastal environments. It shields shorelines from erosion, removes nitrogen through respiration and provides habitat for dozens of juvenile species, from lobsters to bay scallops …