Study shows how El Niño and La Niña climate swings threaten mangroves worldwide (IMAGE)

Tulane University

Study shows how El Niño and La Niña climate swings threaten mangroves worldwide

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New study shows the "seesaw" effect of El Niño and La Niña causes floods, droughts and shifts in hurricane activity, stressing mangrove forests worldwide. (Photo by Daniel Friess)

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Mangrove photos courtesy Daniel Friess, Tulane University

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