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For decades, mangrove forests were disappearing at an alarming rate. Now, new satellite data reveals a hopeful shift. After years of decline, these vital coastal ecosystems are making a comeback.

In this episode, 麻豆社 environment correspondent Matt McGrath explains what mangrove forests are, why they suffered such significant losses from the 1980s through the 2010s and how advances in technology are allowing scientists to track their recovery from space. We also examine why mangroves are one of nature鈥檚 most powerful tools for protecting coastlines, storing carbon and helping communities adapt to climate change.

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Presenter: Hannah Gelbart
Producers: William Lee Adams and Benita Barden
Video producer: Baldeep Chahal
Editor: Verity Wilde