World Seagrass Day 2026: Safeguarding Blue Carbon for a Resilient Ocean

On World Seagrass Day 2026, we recognise the vital role that seagrass ecosystems play in advancing a sustainable marine blue economy.

Seagrass meadows support fisheries productivity, protect coastal communities from erosion, enhance water quality, and serve as powerful blue carbon sinks that help mitigate climate change. Despite their importance, these ecosystems remain among the most threatened marine habitats globally.

This day underscores the need for sustainable ocean governance, ecosystem restoration, and collective action to protect our coastal and marine resources. Conserving seagrass habitats is not only an environmental responsibility but also an investment in food security, economic resilience, and sustainable development.

Together, let’s promote Healthy Seagrass for a Resilient Ocean and a Sustainable Blue Economy.

By Deborah Ibekwe Nkiri, on behalf of AFMESI