Mangroves May Flip from Carbon Heroes to Losers

Mangroves, nature’s climate heroes, may soon turn into carbon culprits as rising seas threaten their survival. A new study reveals that while some areas might temporarily store more carbon, overall, these vital forests will lose their ability to act as carbon sinks over the next century. Flooded too long, mangroves drown and die, releasing stored carbon as soils erode. Higher sea levels mean greater carbon losses, painting a grim future for these coastal guardians — which also shield coastlines, nurture wildlife, and sustain communities. Protecting them now requires understanding the full complexity of our changing coastlines. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3840c0a41f2edb9e