Scar on the Flats: Protect Seagrass Beds

3,089 views · Published 28 December 2011 · 8:01 · Indexed 24 October 2026

Channel: Texas Parks and Wildlife · 2011 · Education

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Seagrass and marsh are the lifeblood of our coastal fisheries. But many boaters - some knowingly, some not - are destroying these grasses with the propellers of their boats. Learn about the importance of seagrass beds and the proper operation of a boat when fishing in and around these seagrass beds.
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