Anna's work includes restoring seagrass, a vital component of a healthy marine environment

Understanding Our Oceans: Seagrass & Rocky Reefs

Marine ecologist Anna Berthelsen develops techniques to restore coastal ecosystems
Catherine Milford
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February 25, 2026
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