Seagrass coverage in the English Channel drops by 20% by August 2026

Prolonged heat stress from the marine heatwave will cause significant die-offs of seagrass beds in the English Channel, a critical marine habitat. Satellite imagery and ecological surveys in late July and August will quantify the loss.

environment · Prediction Market

Implied probability (Yes)

70%

Closes

2026-08-31

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