# Devon seagrass habitat monitoring initiative

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/devon-seagrass-habitat-monitoring-initiative
> Updated: 2026-08-31T00:33:49.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The Environment Agency is utilizing discarded bodyboards to facilitate scientific surveys of intertidal mudflats in Devon. These boards, collected from Household Waste Recycling Centres managed by SUEZ, allow researchers to navigate soft mud and transport equipment more effectively in areas such as the Salcombe and Yealm estuaries.

The initiative aims to monitor the health of seagrass meadows, which are essential for marine breeding, water purification, and reducing coastal erosion. By repurposing waste, the project serves as a circular economy model that reduces waste while lowering costs for environmental conservation research.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Devon bodyboards repurposed for seagrass habitat surveys

The Environment Agency is repurposing discarded bodyboards from Devon recycling centres to help researchers survey and protect vital seagrass habitats in intertidal mudflats.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/devon-bodyboards-repurposed-for-seagrass-habitat-surveys

### 2026-08-28: Devon coastal habitats protected using repurposed bodyboards

The Environment Agency is repurposing discarded bodyboards from recycling centres to assist researchers in monitoring and protecting vital seagrass habitats along the Devon coast.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/devon-coastal-habitats-protected-using-repurposed-bodyboards

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