Mangrove numbers are increasing; what that means for hurricane defense
Mark WillardJennifer Gray
ByMark WillardandJennifer Gray
3 days agoUpdated: September 7, 2026, 9:32 am EDTPublished: September 4, 2026, 3:58 pm EDT

The world's mangrove forests have finally stopped declining after 40 years of steady losses. As we enter the peak of hurricane season, see how much of an impact this natural hurricane defense has on our coastlines.

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