Seagrasses are important for coastal ecosystem function by stabilizing sediments, improving water quality, sequestering carbon and supporting nursery habitat for fisheries, yet they are increasingly threatened by intensifying marine heatwaves (MHWs). In Florida’s Indian River Lagoon (IRL), a shallow, highly managed estuary spanning subtropical to tropical regions, warming is amplified by local stressors, creating a natural laboratory for assessing resilience …
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