Seychelles Aims to Fully Protect Seagrass to Curb Climate Change
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Seychelles targets completely protecting all the seagrass off the Indian Ocean island nation by 2030 from 87% this year as it seeks to safeguard its natural carbon sinks.
The protection measures it’s taking include preventing erosion of the coastline and preserving marine habitats, both of which keep carbon-absorbing seagrass meadows intact, Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust Chief Executive Officer Marie-May Jeremie said.