A new bill in the Alabama Legislature proposes creating a task force to restore seagrass in the state to its historic levels. While the bill aims to address the widespread loss of seagrass, some question the need for a dedicated task force.
A gray snapper roams among shoal grass in Naval Live Oaks Nature Preserve in Gulf Breeze, Fla. A new bill in the Alabama Legislature would create a task force to restore seagrass in Alabama to its historic coverage area. At least of all historic seagrass coverage in the U.S. has been lost. A bill pre-filed in the Alabama Legislature would create a “ task force ” to address seagrass loss in the state. But not everyone sees a need for it.
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