Eelgrass a boon to the ecology, a bane to boaters
Saturday, December 18, 2010 - 01:23
in Earth & Climate
The ribbon-like weed provides sea creatures with food and protection. But many Newport Harbor-area residents consider it a headache. Newport Beach says an experimental technology can help preserve the grass at a fraction of the current cost.To some swimmers and boaters it's a messy, gunk-filled weed, but to the federal government, this ribbon-like plant is crucial to the ecology of coastal bays.