Theme 01
Seagrass Resilience in a Changing Climate
- How do seagrass ecosystems adapt to climate change, and what are the limits of their resilience?
- What role do seagrasses play in climate mitigation and adaptation strategies?
- How can we enhance the resilience of seagrass meadows to extreme weather events and sea-level rise?
Theme 02
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning
- How does seagrass biodiversity contribute to ecosystem resilience and stability?
- What are the impacts of biodiversity loss on seagrass ecosystem services?
- How can we protect and restore seagrass biodiversity in the face of global change?
Theme 03
Seagrass Restoration and Rehabilitation
- What are the most effective strategies for restoring resilient seagrass ecosystems?
- How can we scale up restoration efforts to achieve global biodiversity targets?
- What role do genetic diversity and microbial communities play in restoration success?
Theme 04
Human Dimensions of Seagrass Resilience
- How do human activities impact seagrass resilience, and how can we mitigate these impacts?
- What are the socio-economic and cultural values of seagrass ecosystems, and how can they be integrated into conservation efforts?
- How can local communities and indigenous knowledge contribute to seagrass resilience?
