Half of the world’s mangrove ecosystems may face collapse by 2050. Learn why.
Mangroves may seem like just a bunch of misshapen trees, but this highly vital ecosystem supports over 1,500 species and 2.5 million people. However, according to a first-of-its-kind study, many of these mangrove systems are now endangered or critically endangered.
The biggest threats to mangroves
- Climate change threatens 33% of all mangrove ecosystems. As sea levels rise, their roots become suffocated. Increased storm intensity and altered precipitation patterns can erode the soil and uproot trees.
