Thailand is placing young seagrass inside 3D-printed shelters because waves and hungry animals destroy it before it can grow
- Credit: Walailak UniversityMarine scientists in Thailand are placing young seagrass shoots inside 3D-printed bioplastic shelters because strong waves and hungry sea creatures keep destroying new transplants before they can grow roots.
- The trial is taking place in the waters surrounding Koh Lidi, two small islands inside Mu Ko Phetra National Park in Satun Province.
- Seagrass meadows in the area are vanishing under heavy environmental pressure.
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- Credit: Walailak UniversityMarine scientists in Thailand are placing young seagrass shoots inside 3D-printed bioplastic shelters because strong waves and hungry sea creatures keep destroying new transplants before they can grow roots.
- The trial is taking place in the waters surrounding Koh Lidi, two small islands inside Mu Ko Phetra National Park in Satun Province.
- Seagrass meadows in the area are vanishing under heavy environmental pressure.
Sources: Times of India