This seagrass is taking over the Chesapeake Bay. That’s good and bad news

A new study shows how seagrass meadows are changing — and how they can be restored

An underwater photo of wispy widgeongrass

Wispy widgeongrass (pictured) may offer a safe home for tiny crustaceans, but the more luxuriant eelgrass is better for juvenile crabs, fish and other larger creatures.

Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program

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