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Eelgrass is similar to regular grass, with blades of about 40 cm in length. The blades form giant underwater meadows that teem with life. Eelgrass protects fish fry and crustaceans, and protects the shores from waves when the sea rises.

Can you see any eelgrass that has washed up on land? If so, that’s a good thing, because it means that it grows on the seabed off the shoreline.