Where the sunlight penetrates the shallow depths of the IRL, the seagrasses can grow. Habitat destruction, decreased water clarity and declining water quality have already resulted in the disappearance of large meadows of this vital habitat.
Seagrasses are one of the most valuable and important habitats of the Indian River Lagoon.
You will discover how seagrasses provide food, shelter, oxygen and many other vital resources to many different species. Animals who live within seagrass meadows include fish and shellfish. There are four main features which make seagrasses such an important part of the Indian River Lagoon. It is also these roles which make it very important as a nursery ground for juvenile fish. The energy collected from sunlight allows seagrasses to thrive and grow.