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Report from the PACC project

Seagrasses are flowering plants (angiosperms) that grow exclusively in the marine environment. Seagrasses are marine plants like mangroves and algae (seaweeds) and are found throughout most Pacific Islands. They relate more closely to water lilies and orchids than land grasses. Scientists believe that seagrasses originated from land plants, either directly from the land, or via freshwater

The special SPREP Meeting: ÿ Noted the ICR progress report and agreed to provide feedback on the two discussion papers relating to proposed Secretariat actions on ICR recommendations 59, 60, 61 and 79 before the 20th SPREP Meeting; and ÿ Endorsed the establishment of a task force, representative of and open to all Members, to progress the issue of core functions and related ICR recommendations and agreed that the Secretariat would also establish an electronic bulletin board to enable greater participation of all Members.