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Mangroves, or ocean trees, make themselves at home in swampy coastal wetlands. The lesser known hero of carbon reduction and shore protection, ocean trees sequester and store up to four times more carbon than terrestrial trees. As salt-loving or “halophytic” trees, mangroves take root in some of the most inhospitable soils, frequently waterlogged and thick with sand, silt, and saline. By holding the soil in place, their dense roots help to build and bind a natural infrastructure, encouraging sediment deposits that reduce coastal erosion. As a result, ocean trees play a crucial role in stabilizing shorelines and protecting coastal communities, reducing wave heights by up to 60% and tsunami flood depth by 30% 🌊 🌱