Abstract
Seagrasses create important marine habitats for many species and provide benefits to coastal communities through several ecosystem services. However, the majority of those communities are unaware that seagrass exists. Citizen science can play a part in raising awareness and getting members of the public involved in marine conservation efforts. The National Marine Aquarium is spearheading a three year Heritage Lottery Funded partnered project: The Community Seagrass Initiative (CSI). The CSI provides many different opportunities for volunteers to learn new skills, get involved in marine science and contribute towards management plans for seagrass habitats in the South West of England. This short article gives an overview of the project.