KAUST researchers discover an innovative way to explore the Red Sea’s precious Blue Carbon ecosystems

12 January, 2025

In a new study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B, KAUST scientists, in collaboration with the Queensland Government (Australia), have discovered 34 previously unknown seagrass meadows in the Red Sea by tracking the foraging behavior of green turtles. The study demonstrates the benefits of observing turtles to survey marine ecosystems that are crucial for carbon capture and economic livelihoods while providing vital new information for sustainability policies in the Red Sea.

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