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Mangroves recover after years of damage
The world's coastal mangrove forests are experiencing a surprising recovery after decades of decline caused by deforestation for agriculture and development. Since 2010, net gains in mangrove areas have outpaced losses, driven by stronger legal protections, public awareness following climate-related disasters, and the forests’ natural ability to regenerate when human pressures lessen. This resurgence enhances coastal protection, carbon storage, and marine habitats, with some regions showing significant improvements, though threats like pollution and storms persist in certain areas.
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