Half of mangrove ecosystems at risk

Half of the world's mangrove ecosystems are at risk of collapse due to climate change, deforestation and pollution, according to a study published yesterday.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), known for its red list of threatened species, has for the first time taken stock of the world's mangroves, evaluating 36 different regions.

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