Tucked between land and sea, you’ve probably seen blue carbon ecosystems without realizing how important they are. Maybe you’ve kayaked through mangrove tunnels, floated over seagrass meadows, or spotted birds feeding in a salt marsh at low tide. These blue carbon habitats do far more than set the scene for...

As the climate crisis intensifies, mangroves are gaining long-overdue recognition for their role in protecting both people and the planet. These coastal trees capture and store large amounts of carbon, helping to mitigate the greenhouse gases that fuel climate change. They also boost climate resilience, shielding communities from rising seas...