Maldives Mangroves Face Critical Threat from Rising Sea Levels

Rapid sea-level rise and climate phenomena are causing significant mangrove dieback, posing a global warning for coastal ecosystems.

Researchers from Northumbria University have found that over half of the mangrove cover on some Maldivian islands has been lost since 2020.
The Indian Ocean Dipole, a climate phenomenon, contributed to accelerated sea-level rise, exacerbating the stress on mangroves.
Mangroves, which act as natural coastal barriers and carbon sinks, are struggling to adapt to the rapid increase in sea levels.
The dieback of mangroves in the Maldives highlights the vulnerability of these ecosystems to climate change and the need for urgent conservation strategies.
The loss of mangroves could release large amounts of stored carbon, potentially accelerating global climate change.