Small step to yield a big coastal protection win

5 Mar 2026
Mangroves
Mangroves at Karimunjawa in Indonesia. Photo credit: Alvise Dabalà

A global study of mangroves has found a modest boost in conserved area could significantly increase their ability to adapt to the changing climate, including rising sea levels.

University of Queensland PhD candidate Alvise Dabalà led analysis which showed safeguarding the coastal mangrove ecosystem didn’t require huge expansions in protected areas, just smarter planning.

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