In September, 2003, we collaborated with the State Department, the U.S. Geological Survey, and the National Fish Health Research Laboratory to support the Second Bilateral Conference on Health and Diseases of Aquatic Organisms, a project of our Science Without Borders program. The conference, held in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, brought over 150 scientists from the US and Russia together to discuss diseases of aquatic animals and conservation efforts. The conference was part of a collaboration between Russia and the United States that emphasizes environmental conservation and protection.
Friend or Foe? Part 1: Meet the Underwater Meadows
You’re swimming in the glistening, turquoise ocean, feeling totally at peace as the water cools you under the beaming sun. Hang on—what’s that? A slippery, slimy, twisty thing brushing your foot? Ew! Argh.
That’s seagrass! And believe it or not, we love it. You don’t need to be afraid. It’s actually one of the most important ecosystems in the ocean, and it definitely won’t hurt you. Let me tell you more…
