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Reviving Seagrass: Malgana and Researchers Unite for Survival

1/6/2025

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In the stunning Gathaagudu/Shark Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, seagrass is struggling to survive after a devastating marine heatwave in 2010/11. In a powerful alliance, Malgana Traditional Owners and UWA researchers are harnessing genetic tools to revive this vital habitat, strengthening cultural ties and deepening ecological knowledge essential for both the environment and the Malgana identity.

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In the stunning Gathaagudu/Shark Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, seagrass is struggling to survive after a devastating marine heatwave in 2010/11. In a powerful alliance, Malgana Traditional Owners and UWA researchers are harnessing genetic tools to revive this vital habitat, strengthening cultural ties and deepening ecological knowledge essential for both the environment and the Malgana identity.