The seagrass is a key Mediterranean ecosystem that stores carbon, filters water and supports marine life. Around 40 ecological moorings have been installed in Greece, mainly in protected marine areas. Experts say more moorings and stronger legal protections are needed, especially in high-tourism areas.

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Traditional anchors have damaged seagrass meadows by uprooting plants and scarring the seabed, and anchoring is considered one of the main threats to Posidonia meadows. Boats using eco-moorings attach to buoys instead of dropping anchors, reducing harm to the seabed.