On some Australian islands, sea level rise may be helping mangroves thrive
The geologic history of the Howick Islands might benefit mangroves as oceans rise
![An aerial photo of an island with mangroves visible in a bright blue body of water.](https://i0.wp.com/www.sciencenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/103123_di_mangroves_feat.jpg?fit=1030%2C580&ssl=1)
Australia's Howick Islands (one pictured) were built on top of ancient coral reef debris and are now home to a diverse mangrove forest ecosystem.
Sarah Hamylton