Seashells from centuries ago show that seagrass meadows on Florida’s Nature Coast are thriving
- Written by Michal Kowalewski, Thompson Chair of Invertebrate Paleontology, University of Florida
Seagrass meadows are an essential part of Florida's coastal ecosystem.Jenny AdlerDuring a day at the beach, it’s common to see people walking up and down the shore collecting seashells.
As a paleontologist and marine ecologist, we look at shells a bit differently than the average beachcomber. Most people dig up shells in the sand and see...
