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Clean vs. Dirty Seagrass

A comparison of clean seagrass vs. seagrass covered in sediments kicked up by passing boat traffic. The more sediment, the less the seagrass blades can absorb sunlight and photosynthesize.

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Filename: 20180205-_DSC0351.jpg
Copyright: Shane Gross
Image Size: 4288x2848 / 14.1MB; seagrass sediment detail photosynthesis plant underwater
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A comparison of clean seagrass vs. seagrass covered in sediments kicked up by passing boat traffic. The more sediment, the less the seagrass blades can absorb sunlight and photosynthesize.