Dorset seagrass recovers around eco-moorings

A study has found recovery in parts of Studland Bay’s seagrass habitat after the use of moorings designed to limit damage to the seabed, The Guardian reports.

Traditional anchoring can leave scars in underwater meadows. The linked report discusses the study’s observations and the marine life associated with the recovering areas.

A change in how boats are secured

Eco-moorings are designed to reduce the scraping damage associated with traditional equipment. The study examined the recovery of previously bare patches around installations in Studland Bay. Its findings are encouraging for this location, while applying the approach elsewhere would require attention to local seabeds, boating use and other environmental pressures.