Hurricanes Are Turning Mangroves Into Ghost Forests

Florida’s mangrove forests, crucial for ecosystem and coastal protection, are struggling to recover from damage caused by recent severe hurricanes, according to a new satellite study. Mangrove forests are a defining feature of the Florida Everglades, with their half-submerged roots creating picturesque tunnels often explored by kayakers. Beyond their striking beauty, mangroves play a vital [...]