World Seagrass Day is celebrated every year on March 1. The day aims to raise awareness about seagrass and its important functions in the marine ecosystem. On 22 May 2022, It was declared by the United Nations General Assembly after passing a resolution by Sri Lanka to highlight the conservation of seagrass in marine environments.
READ | Yap Day
About Seagrass
It is a flowering marine plant that can be found along coastlines worldwide. It serves as a crucial source of food for marine life and helps stabilize water quality. Seagrass offers an important source of food for marine life. It provides crucial environmental, social, and economic benefits.
History
In 2022, Sri Lanka passed a resolution to declare a formal World Seagrass Day. This emergency caused the United Nations to create awareness of preserving and conserving seagrass around the world.
READ | Rare Disease Day
Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | March 1 | Friday |
| 2025 | March 1 | Saturday |
| 2026 | March 1 | Sunday |
| 2027 | March 1 | Monday |
| 2028 | March 1 | Wednesday |
READ | National Time Refund Day
FAQs
The world’s largest seagrass plant is in Western Australia and its size is around the size of 28,000 football fields.
Seagrass includes roots, stems, and leaves, it is considered a vascular plant. Seaweed is a collection of multicellular algae.
