History of World Seagrass Day
World Seagrass Day is a relatively new addition to the calendar of international environmental awareness days. It was first celebrated on March 1st, 2020, by seagrass conservation organizations and individuals around the world. The idea of World Seagrass Day originated from the Seagrass Project, a non-profit organization that aims to raise awareness about seagrass ecosystems and their importance for marine biodiversity, fisheries, and climate change mitigation. The Seagrass Project's founder, Richard Unsworth, first proposed the idea of a dedicated seagrass day in 2019, and the initiative quickly gained support from other organizations and individuals working in the field of seagrass conservation. The date of March 1st was chosen to coincide with the start of the seagrass growing season in the northern hemisphere. Seagrass growth is closely linked to seasonal changes in light, temperature, and nutrients, and March is a critical time for the growth and development of seagrass meadow...