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Satellite images reveals mangroves rebounding worldwide — but here's why they could still 'drown'
https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/satellite-images-reveals-mangroves-rebounding-worldwide-but-heres-why-they-could-still-drown?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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Satellite images reveals mangroves rebounding worldwide — but here's why they could still 'drown'

A new study finds mangrove forests are no longer shrinking worldwide, offering hope for coastal protection and climate resilience. But other research warns sea level rise could reduce their ability to store carbon.

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Stefan F. Wirth

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The authors Z. Zhang et al. (2026) found that, unlike about 10 years ago, #mangrove forests are #currently #regenerating globally, which allows the researchers to make slightly positive predictions for #coastal #ecosystems in light of #globalwarming.

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Z. Zhang et al. (2026)
https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aec9773