At England’s Studland Bay, replacing damaging boat anchors with eco-moorings cut scars in seagrass by 94%; researchers say the recovering meadow is also supporting a growing population of seahorses
The eco-moorings used at Studland Bay are designed to avoid that movement across the seabed (Photo: National Trust via The Guardian) At England’s Studland Bay, damage to seagrass caused by traditional boat anchors has fallen sharply after eco-moorings were introduced, with scars in one trial area shrinking by 94% between 2021 and 2025. Researchers say…
