Mangroves gain ground globally, marking turnaround after decades of loss
After decades of losses, new data show the world’s mangrove forests are beginning to rebound. It marks a modest but significant turnaround for the salt-tolerant coastal trees and shrubs, which provide vital ecosystem services, including carbon storage, habitat for thousands of species and protection from storms and erosion. Global mangrove cover increased by 477 square […]
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News article reporting that global mangrove cover increased by 477 kmu00b2 from 1985 to 2025, signaling a modest rebound after decades of losses. It explains which countries gained or lost mangroves, the main drivers of loss, and how restoration, policy and community action have supported recovery.
- Global mangrove cover rose 477 kmu00b2 between 1985 and 2025
- Major gains: India, Pakistan, Australia, Philippines, Senegal
- Major losses: Indonesia, Myanmar, Malaysia, Nigeria, Cuba
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Mangroves gain ground globally, marking turnaround after decades of loss was shared on NexURLs by skilo on October 17, 2026, in Nature & Animals.
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