A team of scientists is determined to reestablish destroyed seagrass meadows near Cairns — a haven for marine life — navigating some of nature's deadliest creatures along the way.
Michael Rasheed is using innovative ways to reforest seagrass in a harbour known for its crocs.abc.net.au/news/seagrass-meadows-reforest-mourilyan-harbour/101360538A team of scientists and volunteers is racing to give nature a helping hand in Queensland's tropics — if nature's deadliest creatures don't get to them first.
But with danger lurking around every corner, project leader and associate professor Michael Rasheed says it is tricky business. Dr Rasheed says the team has had to invent innovative ways to plant the seagrass safely. They have designed biodegradable mesh frames made from potato starch, upon which they attach seagrass shoots.
"Our goal from this pilot study is to find a method and demonstrate that we can actually grow them and get them to come back.
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