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Benjamin Jones
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Chief Conservation Officer/Co-Founder at @projectseagrass.bsky.social

All things seagrass. I work on research and conservation to secure seagrass social-ecological systems for the future.

🌍Ex-President of World Seagrass Association.
Not surprising, but the sheer amount of protected sites with nutrient pollution (from the land) raises important questions around how far protection should go.

Also the sheer number of places with boating impacts.
September 15, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Off topic, but always surprised where my seagrass pictures get used. Not really sure of the relevance of this choice as lead image 🤷🏼‍♂️
April 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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April 11, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Reposted by Benjamin Jones
We often get asked, “Where does SeagrassSpotter data go?”

This study is a perfect example of how your contributions to SeagrassSpotter help to drive real scientific progress.

Find out more: ow.ly/67uc50VpxFl
SeagrassSpotter data validates model for mapping seagrass in shallow coastal environments - Project Seagrass
To protect and restore seagrass, we need reliable maps showing where seagrass is growing and how this is changing over time.  Global seagrass distribution and status is difficult to map and monitor, l...
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March 27, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Reposted by Benjamin Jones
In our academic response, published in the journal @pnas.org, we outline the risks of habitat loss from seaweed cultivation within seagrass: ow.ly/qnSe50V3AxJ
Risks of habitat loss from seaweed cultivation within seagrass | PNAS
Risks of habitat loss from seaweed cultivation within seagrass
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February 21, 2025 at 9:20 AM