Volume 77
Restoration of seagrass in Guadeloupe: Experiments with eco-moorings and outplanting of Thalassia testudinum
Authors
Emmanuel Vangout, Lou Frotte, and Sita Narayanan Download PDF Open PDF in BrowserOther Information
Date: November, 2024
Event: Proceedings of the Seventy-Seventh Annual Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute
City: Gosier
Country: Guadeloupe, French West Indies
Abstract
The Guadeloupe Port Authority is actively committed to preserving and restoring marine and coastal ecosystems. Through the LIFE Adapt’Island project, it implements nature-based solutions to address the impacts of climate change, particularly on coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangroves. These essential ecosystems, rich in biodiversity and providing critical ecosystem services, are increasingly under pressure from pollution, urbanization, and deforestation. In this context, innovative efforts such as experiments in seagrass restoration (Thalassia testudinum) and the installation of eco-moorings are being undertaken to enhance the resilience and sustainability of these natural environments. This approach demonstrates Guadeloupe's commitment to balancing economic development with environmental conservation.