Seabird guano and native trees keep islands above rising seas: Study

Mongabay
Oct 21, 2026, 12:48 pm60 ptsTrending
Low-lying tropical atoll islands appear remarkably vulnerable to climate change. But when shrouded with native forests and with abundant seabird populations, these islands may keep up with rising sea levels, a new study finds. Seabirds act as biological pumps, moving nutrients from feeding areas in the open…

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