Impact of Climate Change on Mangrove Forests

Mangrove forests are critical for mitigating many of the effects of climate change on coastal areas, such as reducing the impact of storms and carbon sequestration [1]. However, the total area of mangrove forests has declined significantly, and is predicted to decline further due to a combination of human activities and climate change [1,2]. Current research quantifying the impact of climate change on mangrove forests is typically localized to specific areas, such as India, Indonesia, or Pacific Islands [2,3,4]. The goal of this project is to determine geographic similarities and differences, particularly how those differences may change mitigation strategies.

[1] https://biodiversitya-z.org/content/mangrove--2
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