TED-Ed The humble, carbon-storing plant at the bottom of the ocean

TODAY'S TED TALK

The unexpected, underwater plant fighting climate change

12:07 minutes · TEDMonterey

Once considered the ugly duckling of environmental conservation, seagrass is emerging as a powerful tool for climate action. From drawing down carbon to filtering plastic pollution, marine scientist Carlos M. Duarte details the incredible things this oceanic hero does for our planet -- and shows ingenious ways he and his team are protecting and rebuilding marine life.