mangroves

Amazon Mangroves ‘Twice as Carbon Rich’ as Its Rainforests

Amazon Mangroves ‘Twice as Carbon Rich’ as Its Rainforests

By Daisy Dunne The vast mangroves of the Amazon store twice as much carbon per hectare as the region’s tropical forests, new research shows. The relatively understudied ecosystem also stores 10 times more carbon than Amazon savannahs—a type of grassy plain with sparsely populated trees, according to the study. However, the wetlands face threats from […]

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    Amazon Mangroves ‘Twice as Carbon Rich’ as Its Rainforests

    Amazon Mangroves ‘Twice as Carbon Rich’ as Its Rainforests

    By Daisy Dunne The vast mangroves of the Amazon store twice as much carbon per hectare as the region’s tropical forests, new research shows. The relatively understudied ecosystem also stores 10 times more carbon than Amazon savannahs—a type of grassy plain with sparsely populated trees, according to the study. However, the wetlands face threats from […]

    Could the ‘Mangrove Effect’ Save Coasts From Sea Level Rise?

    Could the ‘Mangrove Effect’ Save Coasts From Sea Level Rise?

    When it comes to climate change and sea level rise, the news has been generally bad for communities on the U.S. Southeast coast. Florida is set to lose more than 10 percent of its homes by 2100, and five southern states have already lost $7.4 billion in home values. But one study conducted by biologists […]