OzFish is gearing up for another summer of its Seeds For Snapper program to restore seagrass along the coastline.

The organisation says research shows that restoring seagrass with sandbags works ant it wants to show what can be done when the community gets involved.

“Whether it be through beach-combing for seeds, packing sandbags or distributing seeds from your boat - we need you.”

It is calling for community help to improve water quality, protect the coastline and boost native fish numbers in local waters.

People can get involved by beachcombing for seeds; collecting seeds in a boat; processing seeds at the holding tanks; dropping the sandbags from boats; and spreading the word.

Seagrass fruit harvesting and seed dispersal season takes place from late November until early January.

Once collected, the fruits are processed in saltwater popup tanks and the resulting seeds sewn into environmentally friendly biodegradable sandbags. 

The sandbags of seeds are then dispersed, by boat, at strategic locations identified by marine scientists.

OzFish has been leading the restoration of seagrass meadows in South Australia since 2020.

Anyone who wants to get involved can sign up to volunteer on the OzFish website.