Louisiana’s Changing Coastline: How Black Mangroves Could Shape the Future
February 04, 2025
From left: Nico Lonergan, Eloho Aghworo and Katherine Aranda
Louisiana’s coastal wetlands and marshes are in trouble, and the potential solution may lie in a species that is both new and controversial to the region: the black mangrove.
As temperatures rise, these cold-tolerant trees are moving northward, making their way into Louisiana’s coastal marshes, potentially altering the delicate balance of the state’s ecosystem.
Researchers from LSU's Department of Oceanography & Coastal Sciences are diving deep into understanding the role of mangroves and how they could shape the future of coastal restoration.
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