Seagrass restoration efforts globally have been motivated by decreases in coverage associated with urban development and climate change. In the Indian River Lagoon (IRL), FL, seagrass beds declined by 58% between 2011-2019. During this time, the abundance of the native macroalga Caulerpa prolifera increased substantially in the IRL. It is not known how dense, continuous beds of C. prolifera could …
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