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Seagrasses are flowering plants (angiosperms) that grow exclusively in the marine environment. Seagrasses are marine plants like mangroves and algae (seaweeds) and are found throughout most Pacific Islands. They relate more closely to water lilies and orchids than land grasses. Scientists believe that seagrasses originated from land plants, either directly from the land, or via freshwater

The projects major results achieved during the quarter include an increase in inter‐collaborative effort at the pilot level to carry out vulnerability and adaptation (V&A) assessments as a result of the project. The use of participatory community engagement consultations have seen an increase in number of women and children consulted in the assessment stage of the project in Tonga and Samoa. A significant number of women a real so members of national Steering Committees and Core Technical Teams of PACC spear heading work at the pilot sites. Through joint consultation with the communities, clear indications of activities and responsibilities have been mapped out.