The ocean is stranger than we know.
Seagrass, an important feeding ground for marine animals, can also store copious amounts of carbon, making studying it critical in the fight against climate change.
There's a lot we don't know about the large swathes of seagrass lurking beneath the surface, including how much area they cover, as they're tricky to spot using aerial or satellite-based photography. To save money and time while getting a closer look, the team of researchers chose to forego human divers or submarines, sending agile tiger sharks instead. The expert divers are able to cover large swathes of the seabed effortlessly.
Knowing where there's seagrass is crucial in our understanding of how climate change is affecting the globe and marine life.
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