In the Grass, On the Reef

Seagrass Wrack in the Salt Marsh- Blessing or Curse?

Clip: Season 3 | 2m 3s

In the summer, seagrasses slough off old shoots and grow new ones. The sloughed off grass is pushed into salt marshes. Dr. Randall Hughes and her crew weigh the benefits of seagrass wrack versus its destructive aspect. Learn more: http://wfsu.org/blog-coastal-health/?p=7076

Aired: 08/21/13 | Rating: NR

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