The Drowning Sinks

For years, mangrove forests have been celebrated as some of the planet’s most powerful natural carbon sinks, storing enormous amounts of carbon in waterlogged coastal soils. But what happens when rising seas begin to outpace their ability to adapt?

In this episode of The Climate Translation, Dr. Mac explores the science of blue carbon, why mangroves are such effective long-term carbon reservoirs, and what new research is revealing about the growing threat of sea-level rise. Along the way, we’ll examine coastal squeeze, carbon feedbacks, and the delicate balance that allows these ecosystems to lock away carbon for centuries.

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