Tag #Seagrass

What is the immediate impact of ReefGen's seagrass-planting robot, Grasshopper, on seagrass restoration efforts?

ReefGen's Grasshopper robot, designed to repopulate lost seagrass habitats, can plant up to 60 seagrass seeds per minute, significantly accelerating restoration efforts compared to manual methods. Initial comparative studies show robotic planting yields similar results to manual planting, proving the feasibility of mechanized, large-scale seagrass restoration. This technology addresses the 7% annual global loss of seagrass meadows, vital ecosystems that store up to 18% of the ocean's carbon.