Saving Seagrass in Long Island Sound
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Provided by: The Nature Conservancy|Published on: April 8, 2024
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Synopsis
- This article examines the deterioration of seagrass meadows in Long Island Sound, the ecological and economic importance of seagrass, and The Nature Conservancy's strategy for protecting these meadows.
- Students will learn that Long Island Sound is almost out of seagrass meadows, the meadows serve as a home for many marine animals, and The Nature Conservancy is collaborating with other conservation organizations to protect seagrass in Long Island Sound.
Subjects: Social Studies, Biology, Earth and Space Sciences
Authors: The Nature Conservancy
Region: North America, USA - Northeast, United States, Connecticut, New York, Long Island NY, Coastal CT
Languages: English
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Positives
- This article features quotes from a high-ranking conservation official within The Nature Conservancy.
- This article is well-organized and filled with high-quality photography.
Additional Prerequisites
- It may help students to understand how climate change and ocean temperatures are connected.
- Students should know the terms anchoring, mooring, and dredging.
Differentiation
- Teachers can use this article as a conceptual introduction to blue carbon and its significance.
- This article can fit within a larger unit on how human activity has impacted biodiversity and the Earth's climate since the Industrial Revolution.
- This article can augment a classroom discussion where students consider their experiences with seagrass meadows or other beauty in the sea.
- This article can enhance a lesson on the impact of global ocean warming.
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About the Partner Provider
The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. The Nature Conservancy has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world.
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