Seagrass ecosystems are increasingly vulnerable to climate change, including rising temperatures, ocean acidification, and extreme weather events. Understanding their resilience to these stressors is critical for their survival and the services they provide. This session will explore the mechanisms of seagrass adaptation, thresholds of resilience, and strategies to enhance climate resilience. We encourage submissions that use experimental, observational, or modelling approaches to assess seagrass responses to climate change. Projects that integrate physiological, ecological, and genetic perspectives are particularly welcome. Additionally, we seek studies that link climate resilience to broader ecosystem functioning and conservation strategies.

Biodiversity (species, genetic, and functional diversity) plays a critical role in maintaining seagrass ecosystem resilience. This session will examine how biodiversity loss impacts ecosystem stability and how conservation efforts can protect and restore biodiversity. We welcome studies that explore the relationships between biodiversity and ecosystem functioning, as well as those that investigate the role of genetic diversity and species interactions in supporting resilience. Projects that integrate traditional ecological methods with advanced tools such as genomics, remote sensing, or bioinformatics are encouraged.

Seagrass restoration is a key strategy for enhancing ecosystem resilience, but challenges remain in scaling up efforts and ensuring long-term success. This session will highlight innovative approaches to seagrass restoration, emphasizing strategies that enhance resilience. We encourage submissions that share lessons learned from past projects, explore the role of genetic diversity and microbial communities in restoration success, and propose scalable solutions. Projects that integrate socio-economic, cultural, or policy perspectives are also welcome.

Microbial communities play a vital role in supporting seagrass health and resilience. This session will explore how microbiomes influence nutrient cycling, stress tolerance, and ecosystem functioning. We welcome studies that investigate seagrass-microbe interactions, microbiome dynamics under stress, and applications of microbiome research in conservation and restoration. Projects that integrate molecular, ecological, or computational approaches are particularly encouraged.

Seagrass ecosystems provide critical coastal protection services, including erosion control and storm buffering. This session will examine the role of seagrass meadows in protecting coastlines and how resilient seagrass ecosystems contribute to coastal adaptation strategies. We encourage submissions that explore the mechanisms of coastal protection, quantify ecosystem services, and integrate seagrass conservation into coastal management plans.

Human activities—such as pollution, coastal development, and overfishing—pose significant threats to seagrass resilience. This session will address the effects of these stressors and explore mitigation strategies and policy interventions. We welcome submissions that assess the impacts of human activities, propose solutions for reducing these impacts, and integrate socio-economic or policy perspectives.

Seagrass ecosystems are deeply intertwined with human well-being, providing food, livelihoods, and cultural value. This session will explore the connections between human well-being and seagrass ecosystem health. We encourage submissions that highlight the socio-economic and cultural values of seagrasses, as well as those that propose community-based conservation initiatives.

Emerging technologies—such as remote sensing, AI, and genomics—are transforming seagrass monitoring and management. This session will showcase innovative tools and approaches for enhancing seagrass resilience. We welcome submissions that demonstrate the application of advanced technologies, as well as those that integrate traditional and modern methods.

Seagrass ecosystems vary widely across regions, yet they face common challenges in a changing world. This session will compare seagrass resilience across different regions and ecosystems to identify global patterns and solutions. We encourage submissions that highlight regional case studies, cross-cutting themes, and large-scale syntheses. Projects that integrate multiple disciplines or use comparative approaches are particularly welcome.

Seagrass ecosystems are vital for supporting fisheries and food security. This session will explore the relationship between seagrass meadows and fisheries productivity, as well as the socio-economic benefits of seagrass conservation. We welcome studies that investigate seagrass-fisheries interactions, quantify ecosystem services, and propose management strategies for sustainable fisheries.

Effective policy and governance are essential for protecting and restoring resilient seagrass ecosystems. This session will discuss how policy frameworks can support seagrass conservation and highlight successful governance models. We encourage submissions that analyze policy interventions, propose governance solutions, and integrate scientific knowledge into policy-making.

Raising awareness and building capacity for seagrass conservation are critical for fostering resilience. This session will share strategies for education, outreach, and citizen science initiatives. We welcome submissions that showcase successful programs, propose innovative approaches, and highlight the role of public engagement in seagrass conservation.

Seagrass ecosystems play a key role in carbon sequestration and climate mitigation. This session will explore the potential of seagrass blue carbon initiatives and the challenges of scaling them up. We encourage submissions that quantify carbon sequestration, assess blue carbon markets, and propose policy frameworks for blue carbon.

Urbanized coasts present unique challenges and opportunities for seagrass conservation. This session will address the impacts of urbanization on seagrass ecosystems and explore strategies for enhancing resilience in high-pressure environments. We welcome submissions that assess the effects of coastal development, propose management solutions, and highlight successful case studies.

This session provides a platform for cutting-edge research and innovative ideas that advance our understanding of seagrass resilience. It welcomes submissions on topics not covered in other sessions, including interdisciplinary studies, novel methodologies, and emerging challenges.