The unexpected, underwater plant fighting climate change | Carlos M. Duarte

TED Talks Daily

EpisodeJan 18, 202212m

The unexpected, underwater plant fighting climate change | Carlos M. Duarte

TED Talks Daily

EpisodeJan 18, 202212m

Once considered the ugly duckling of environmental conservation, seagrass is emerging as a powerful tool for climate action. From drawing down carbon to filtering plastic pollution, marine scientist Carlos M. Duarte details the incredible things this oceanic hero does for our planet -- and shows ingenious ways he and his team are protecting and rebuilding marine life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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