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NC water quality thresholds may leave seagrass vulnerable

NC water quality thresholds may leave seagrass vulnerable

New research from UNC shows that the state’s current water quality standards for chlorophyll-a and turbidity may not protect submerged aquatic vegetation in high-salinity estuaries considered economically and environmentally vital.
Threats to seagrass costs NC’s economy
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Threats to seagrass could cost NC’s economy millions

A new report from Duke University and NC State estimates economic losses associated with the decline of submerged aquatic vegetation in the Albemarle-Pamlico estuary could total $8.6 million in 10 years.
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