National Geographic Newswatch recently featured Living Oceans Foundation Global Reef Expedition in an article posted by Michele Westmoreland of International League of Conservation Photographers (iLCP) about where are the Gambier Islands predators. Michele and iLCP joined the Global Reef Expedition for its French Polynesia mission to the Gambier Islands.
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…
