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Sea-level rise may be the greatest threat to mangroves

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Sea-level rise may be the greatest threat to mangroves -

Mangrove ecosystems are under threat from climate change. Initial research led by IUCN and three leading universities shows that most mangrove sediment surface levels are not keeping pace with sea-level rise.  The greatest impact will be on those mangroves where there is limited area for landward migration.

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