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  • Current understanding of seagrass ecosystem service provision has significant knowledge gaps.
  • Public awareness and appreciation for seagrasses and their benefits are notably low.

Framework:

  • Focus on the variability of ecosystem services within and among seagrass meadows.
  • Investigate the interconnectedness of seagrass ecosystem services with other coastal habitats.
  • Prioritize enhancing public communication strategies for seagrass ecosystem services.

Implementation:

  • Synthesize outcomes from an international expert knowledge eliciting workshop.
  • Identify actionable research directions to address identified knowledge gaps.
  • Develop strategies for improved communication and public engagement.

Implications:

  • Advance global understanding and appreciation of seagrass ecosystems.
  • Inform and improve the effectiveness of seagrass conservation and restoration efforts worldwide.
  • Highlight the critical role of seagrasses in maintaining coastal ecosystem health and human well-being.