Vincent2 (IMAGE) King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST) Caption Mangroves can create alkaline conditions that enhance the ocean's capacity to store atmospheric carbon dioxide. Credit © 2020 Morgan Bennett Smith Usage Restrictions Please credit. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.