A new scientific roadmap shows that restoring Europe’s seagrass meadows can be done at scale, with support from researchers across 17 countries.

Restoring Europe’s seagrass meadows just got a clear, shared plan. More than 50 scientists from 17 European countries have released the European Seagrass Recommendations 2026, the first continent-wide agreement to protect, monitor, and rebuild these underwater habitats. The European Seagrass Restoration Alliance (ESRA) published the document to guide governments, funders, and restoration teams.