Scientists Confirm that 90% of Mangroves Are About to Disappear by Sea and with Them the Natural Protection of Millions of People

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Mangroves have been doing a quiet job for centuries that we hardly ever see. They protect coasts, slow down some of the force of storms and store carbon in their muddy soils, just where fresh water, sea and tides mix. Now, a new research led by the University of Exeter warns of a worrying turn. With the rise of sea level, these coastal forests could store less carbon and even begin to release it if plants die and soils rich in organic matter ero…