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New analysis reveals 'encouraging' global mangrove cover increase despite losses in key regions

New analysis reveals 'encouraging' global mangrove cover increase despite losses in key regions
Phys.org Thursday 20 August 2026, 11:20 UTC 1 min read
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Global mangrove cover—vegetation vital to tackling climate change—has increased over the past 40 years, despite significant losses in some key regions, according to a new analysis.

Global mangrove cover—vegetation vital to tackling climate change—has increased over the past 40 years, despite significant losses in some key regions, according to a new analysis.
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