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A Miracle Plant

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Suffolk Closeup

  • Publication: East Hampton Press
  • Published on: Mar 12, 2024
  • Columnist: Karl Grossman
The inventive Robert Vasiluth is moving ahead in his crusade to restore eelgrass in area waters. “Eelgrass is the miracle plant,” says Vasiluth. “It’s vital as fish habitat. It’s a... more

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