Litter accumulation in tropical mangroves threatens biodiversity and local communities

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Jan 22, 2026, 5:47 pm130 ptsTrending
Mangroves, typical of tropical and subtropical latitudes, have become veritable natural traps for land- and sea-based waste. The roots of these trees, known as mangroves, have a great capacity to trap litter—from both land and sea—which gradually breaks down until it is buried in the muddy bottom.

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