CERI in the Media
Conservation groups working to regenerate eelgrass meadows
“A new conservation project will bring together Nova Scotians to help replant and regenerate eelgrass meadows. It’s called the Community Eelgrass Restoration Initiative and it will bring together community members, Mi’kmaq leaders and Dalhousie University scientists. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Kristina Boerder and Tyler Sack to talk about the new long-term restoration project.”
New Research is helping communities across Atlantic Canada restore ocean plants that store carbon
“Seagrasses store nearly 10 per cent of the world’s carbon each year, but new research funded by the Dal-led OFI is trying to figure out why some species such as eelgrass — common across Atlantic Canada — are disappearing and how it can be restored”
Transcoastal Adaptions – Eelgrass restoration in Nova Scotia and blue carbon with Dr. Kristina Boerder
Dr. Kristina Boerder spoke on CERI, blue carbon, and all things eelgrass!
Information Morning with Portia Clark – Dr. Kristina Boerder Interview
Mongabay Article – CERI Replanting with Partnering Mi’kmaq Communities
“CERI has been working closely with local communities to replant eelgrass in historically eelgrass-rich areas. Utilizing historical knowledge passed down through communities, we are working to restore areas that once were home to biologically rich eelgrass ecosystems. Moira Donovan speaks on our efforts over the past year to combat the loss of our eelgrass meadows.”