* Federal
* Clean Water Act: Protects water quality in the United States.
* Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act: Manages fisheries in the United States.
* National Environmental Policy Act: Requires federal agencies to consider the environmental impact of their actions.
* State
* Coastal Zone Management Act: Manages land use in coastal areas.
* Seagrass Conservation Act: Protects seagrass beds from damage.
* Local
* Zoning: Regulates land use in local areas.
* Shoreline protection ordinances: Protect shorelines from erosion.
2. Conservation
* Habitat protection
* Create marine protected areas (MPAs) to protect seagrass beds from fishing, dredging, and other damaging activities.
* Restore degraded seagrass beds.
* Water quality improvement
* Reduce pollution from land-based sources.
* Control sewage discharge.
* Promote sustainable agriculture practices.
* Habitat restoration
* Restore seagrass beds that have been lost to disease, natural disasters, or human activities.
* Plant new seagrass seedlings.
3. Education
* Educate the public about the importance of seagrass beds.
* Raise awareness of the threats seagrasses face.
* Promote sustainable practices that protect seagrass beds.