The Coastal Resilience Benefits of Seagrass Meadows and Wetlands

Written by Storm Surge

Dr. Phil Colarusso, Marine Biologist at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, for a presentation on April 10, 2025. Dr. Colarusso explores the role of seagrass meadows and wetlands in strengthening coastal resilience, mitigating climate change, and supporting marine biodiversity. Following his talk, Boston-based, internationally acclaimed artist Nedret Andre shared how her abstract paintings are inspired by seagrass habitats and the scientific efforts to restore them.

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