A propagule of Zostera marina

A propagule of Zostera marina. The Alliance for Chesapeake Bay uses volunteers to transplant eelgrass to sites that demonstrate they are suitable transplant sites. SAV transplants are seen as a way to help the Bay recover. During this transplant session approximately 40 volunteers planted for over two days.

Photo Location: St. Mary’s City, St Mary’s County, Maryland
Photo Date: September 1997