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Roots of a mangrove tree

By Western Ecological Research Center (WERC)
Close up on thick aboveground roots of a mangrove tree
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Close-up on roots of a mangrove tree in Micronesia.

The USGS and partners are studying how mangrove forests in the Federated States of Micronesia may respond to sea-level rise over the coming century. Their projections will help Micronesian communities plan for the future.

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