Bacterial communities on seagrass leaves shown to suppress waterborne pathogens

Oct 29, 2024

Seagrasses are special: they are the only flowering plants that have returned to sea from land. They are also known as the "lungs of the oceans" because of their ability to photosynthesize. And with the exception of Antarctica, they can be found on all continents, where they form extensive underwater meadows that generate and sustain healthy coastal regions.