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Seagrass—secret weapon in the fight against global heating?

Dr. Jillian Ooi, Marine Biologist & Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Geography, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Malaya

06-Nov-19 14:00

Seagrass—secret weapon in the fight against global heating?

One of the most threatened yet overlooked ecosystems on earth, seagrass could have a promising future, thanks to its ability to absorb carbon. We investigate the “ugly duckling” of marine conservation.

Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek, Juliet Jacobs, Sumitra Selvaraj


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