We studied more than 1,500 coastal ecosystems – they will drown if we let the world warm above 2℃ – the Conversation
![Mangroves in Bali are a vital part of the coastal ecosystem (by GRID-Arendal CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 via Flickr).](https://coastalcare.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/31710679866_452071e7f2_c.jpg)
Much of the world’s natural coastline is protected by living habitats, most notably mangroves in warmer waters and tidal marshes closer to the poles. These ecosystems support fisheries and wildlife, absorb the impact of crashing waves and clean up pollutants. But these vital services are threatened by global warming and rising sea levels…