Welcome to the Seagrass Lesson!

Seagrass meadows are one of the most magical and important ecosystems beneath Florida's coastal waters. You might not think much about grass on the ocean floor, but seagrass is everything — it's the foundation of Florida's entire coastal food web. Seagrass is not seaweed; it's a true flowering plant that lives underwater, with roots, stems, leaves, and even flowers. In this lesson, we'll learn what seagrass is, the species found in Florida, why it's so critical, the crisis it's facing, the restoration efforts bringing it back, the laws that protect it, and what you can do to help.