Seagrass science is growing: A report on the 12th International Seagrass Biology Workshop

This conference report describes the programme of the 12th International Seagrass Biology Workshop, its highlights, areas of growth for the workshop, and potential future directions for the workshop series. The report is written with an eye toward where it fits within the field of seagrass research. •The size and profile of the International Seagrass Biology Workshop is increasing.•The rising profile of the workshop is in line with increase in attention for seagrass in the scientific community and media.•The next iteration of the workshop should consider more social science content.