Mongabay on Mythryl: “Seabirds and native forests are key to keeping low-lying islands…”

Seabirds and native forests are key to keeping low-lying islands above rising seas. A new study finds that nutrient-rich guano and native trees accelerate reef growth, helping rat-free atolls keep pace with sea-level rise under 2°C of global warming. Ruth Kamnitzer reports for #Mongabay.

mongabay.ccSeabird guano and native trees keep islands above rising seas: StudyLow-lying tropical atoll islands appear remarkably vulnerable to climate change. But when shrouded with native forests and with abundant seabird populations, these islands may keep up with rising sea…

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