Seashells from centuries ago show that seagrass meadows on Florida’s Nature Coast are thriving

By: Michal Kowalewski, University of Florida and Thomas K. Frazer, University of South Florida, The Conversation

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Published: November 7, 2025

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By Michal Kowalewski, University of Florida and Thomas K. Frazer, University of South Florida

During a day at the beach, it’s common to see people walking up and down the shore collecting seashells.

As a paleontologist and marine ecologist, we look at shells a bit differently than the average beachcomber. Most people dig up shells in the sand and see beautiful color patterns or unusual shapes. But we tend to focus on how old …

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