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What Is Driving the Global Resurgence of Mangrove Forests?

Fred Pearce · 22 Oct 2026

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  1. From the bayous of Louisiana to the backwaters of the Irrawaddy in Myanmar, from the lagoons of West Africa to the billabongs of northern Australia, mangroves are making a dramatic and unexpected comeback.
  2. Mangrove forests are critical biodiversity hotspots, supporting everything from barnacles to tigers, and are vital fish nurseries for the oceans.

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