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Climate change in oceanwater may impact mangrove dispersal, study finds

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Mangrove forests thrive along tropical and subtropical shorelines and their distribution extends to warm temperate regions. The degree to which the distribution of mangrove forests will be impacted by climate change depends on the dispersal and establishment of sea-faring propagules. Climate change affects sea surface density via changes in temperature and salinity.

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Phys.org

Climate change in ocean water may impact mangrove dispersal

International research led by Dr. Tom Van der Stocken of the VUB Biology Department examined 21st century changes in ocean-surface temperature, salinity, and density, across mangrove forests worldwide. The study suggests that changes in surface-ocean density may impact the dispersal patterns of widely distributed mangroves species, and more likely so in the Indo-West Pacific region, the primary hotspot of mangrove diversity. The study is publish…

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Science Daily

Climate change in oceanwater may impact mangrove dispersal, study finds

Researchers examined 21st century changes in ocean-surface temperature, salinity, and density, across mangrove forests worldwide. Their study suggests that changes in surface-ocean density may impact the dispersal patterns of widely distributed mangroves species, and more likely so in the Indo-West Pacific region, the primary hotspot of mangrove diversity.

2 years ago·United States

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Nature

Mangrove dispersal disrupted by projected changes in global seawater density - Nature Climate Change

The authors project the impacts of future changes in sea surface temperature, salinity and therefore density on the dispersal of buoyant mangrove propagules. They show that warmer and fresher oceans may increase propagule sinking rates, potentially reducing future mangrove resilience.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Newswise

Climate Change in Oceanwater May Impact Mangrove Dispersal

International research led by Dr. Tom Van der Stocken of the VUB Biology Department examined 21st century changes in ocean-surface temperature, salinity, and de

2 years ago·Charlottesville, United States

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