The scientific community mourns the loss of Monica Montefalcone, an expert in Mediterranean seagrass ecosystems. Her work focused on Posidonia oceanica, a critical species for carbon storage, coastal protection, and marine biodiversity. Montefalcone advocated for active restoration and manual replanting of seagrass meadows to combat the loss of over half of these habitats in the Mediterranean. Her research emphasizes the importance of marine ecology in climate mitigation and the need for stable academic paths for young researchers.
