Loss of seagrass results in changes to benthic infaunal community structure and decreased secondary production
Rochelle D Seitz, Carolyn J Ewers Lewis

The York River, part of the Chesapeake Bay system, has lost an estimated 35% of benthic secondary productivity from 1971 to 2016 due to the loss of seagrass beds to unvegetated substrate. This loss could have negative consequences for the productivity of the Chesapeake Bay system. The results emphasize the importance of conservation and restoration of seagrass.

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