00:00Seagrass planted in the River Alm near Almouth has survived winter conditions,
00:05offering fresh hope for a restoration trial. Durham Wildlife Trust says Chex found the plants
00:11healthy and growing after they were planted in November. Research officer Dr Martina Bristow
00:17said the survival is promising after many setbacks during the project. The trial is testing whether
00:23seagrass can become established again along the coast. Other planting sites face difficulties,
00:29with one area failing and another uncertain. The work is part of the Stronger Shores project,
00:35exploring nature-based ways to help protect coastlines while researchers continue gathering
00:41evidence before the trial ends in September.
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