Abstract
Seagrasses are aquatic plants less common to most of us and thereby received lesser appreciation and concern. Despite the increase in scientific publications on seagrasses, the level of public awareness, as reflected by the number of reports on seagrass ecosystems in the media, is far less than that for other coastal habitats. There seems to be a disconnection between available information on seagrasses and public awareness. Much of this disconnection undoubtedly stems from the invisibility of seagrasses as they grow underwater. Especially here in our locality, little did we know about the significant roles of sea grasses in aquatic ecosystem which may have a considerable relevance to socio-economic aspect of the community. Accordingly, along with algae, the ecological roles of sea grasses range from supplying oxygen and food to housing young aquatic organisms thereby making the aquatic ecosystem livable and productive. This fact alone should invite our concern and curiosity about this little thing. Sad to note little, or none at all, effort or programs (government or private) did we know initiated to protect and conserve sea grasses in our locality. Why we need to protect and conserve sea grasses? Considering its significant roles in the ecosystem and how they possibly affect socio-economic condition of the society really demands an urgent concern; and considering the fact that seagrasses are located in the intertidal zone just about 50 to 200 meters away from the seashore which is more prone to human disturbances (leisure and other activities) should really invite attention of everyone, especially those who have deeper concern with environment and biodiversity.