01. Where to find it
Seabeds where enough sunlight reaches its leaves for photosynthesis.
Marine life
Neptune grass
Posidonia oceanica
Not a seaweed but a true flowering plant that creates underwater meadows in the Mediterranean.
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02. Why it matters
Its underwater meadows provide essential shelter and nursery habitat for many marine species.
03. How to observe and protect it
When snorkelling, do not stand or fin-kick on the vegetation, and never anchor over meadows.
Reference source: Junta de Andalucía · Plan de ordenación de Maro-Cerro Gordo (BOJA, 2015). Some species are rare or protected: being listed in the sources does not mean you are likely to see them.