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Mangroves rebound on coastlines worldwide after decades of losses

Original: After decades of losses, mangrove trees are gaining ground on coastlines around the world, often in places they have nev

Mangrove trees are expanding along coastlines around the world, sometimes colonising areas where they have never grown before. After decades of decline, scientists say warming temperatures and the clearing of inland forests are paradoxically driving the comeback, as the heat-tolerant trees push into newly suitable habitat while restoration efforts also gain momentum.

Why now: The counterintuitive finding that climate change and deforestation are aiding mangrove revival is drawing attention.

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• After decades of losses, mangrove trees are gaining ground on coastlines around the world, often in places they have never grown before. Paradoxically, scientists say, warming temperatures and the destruction of inland forests are helping to power the revival. Read more on E360… · gclef@vivaldi.net · 1

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