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Drowned 5,000-year-old forests become thriving reefs off Mozambique
Original: Drowned 5,000 years old forests reborn as thriving peat reefs and biodiversity hotspots off Mozambique
Scientists report that forests submerged some 5,000 years ago off the coast of Mozambique have transformed into peat reefs that now act as biodiversity hotspots. The findings shed light on how drowned coastal ecosystems can evolve into rich marine habitats, with implications for conservation and the study of long-term environmental change along the western Indian Ocean.
Why now: The newly published discovery reveals an unusual ancient ecosystem reborn as a marine biodiversity hotspot, drawing scientific and public interest.
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