Mysterious 'Fairy Circles' Emerge in Scottish Waters, Scientists Warn They May Fade

• Strange circular patterns, dubbed 'fairy circles,' have suddenly appeared in Scotland's shallow coastal waters, captured in drone and underwater surveys.
• These mysterious rings are linked to fragile underwater seagrass meadows, which are vital for marine ecosystems and carbon sequestration.
• Scotland previously lost vast seagrass beds due to disease, pollution, and coastal development, with many areas never fully recovering.
• Scientists are debating whether these circles signify slow ecosystem recovery or stress from factors like rising sea temperatures.
• Possible causes for the rings include new seagrass growth patterns, grazing animals like sea urchins, slow-moving underwater currents, or microbial activity.