About the Project

Seagrass restoration is a high priority across the National Estuarine Research Reserve System and the focus of many collaborative partnerships. While the majority of seagrass restoration efforts to date have transplanted adult shoots using a variety of planting techniques, seed-based methods are becoming more common due, in part, to emerging observations of several key benefits. As interest in seed-based restoration of seagrass meadows has increased, so has the need for a way to effectively communicate the location, magnitude, and timing of seed collection and planting efforts. To address inequities in access to information and resources, this Catalyst project worked to develop a comprehensive summary of seed-based restoration methods. The project team conducted an online survey and convened three workshops to identify key knowledge gaps and establish a cross-continental network of practitioners. This project has facilitated new partnerships as well as the development of tools to support the continued exchange of ideas and information.

About this Resource

The Seagrass StoryMap is a living resource that summarizes the project’s findings, including results from the project’s international survey of seagrass restoration practitioners and their virtual and in-person workshops. The StoryMap facilitates the application of lessons learned from a wide array of seed-based restoration efforts by summarizing key takeaways from the project’s survey and workshops, thereby increasing communication, awareness, and knowledge among a broad user audience.