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| Title | Assessment of the impacts of nutrients on seagrass (NECR654) |
|---|---|
| Author | Natural England |
| Topic | Water Quality |
| Year of Completion | Published 2025. |
| Status | |
| Region | England |
| Abstract | Seagrass habitats (Zostera marina and Z. noltei) are vital for biodiversity, carbon storage, and coastal protection but are in decline across the UK. This paper examines how elevated nutrients, primarily nitrogen and phosphorus, affect seagrass health. Evidence shows many English seagrass beds are in unfavourable condition, with nutrient enrichment often linked to opportunistic macroalgal growth and eutrophication, particularly in Poole Harbour, Chichester Harbour, the Solent, and Essex estuaries. |
| How to Access | View the Plan. |
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| data holder | Natural England |
