Takeaways:
- On an expedition in the Amazon River Delta, researchers found mangroves growing in water with little to no salinity.
- Scientists say the freshwater mangroves growing here are strong evidence of the ecosystem’s adaptability to the Amazon River’s flow.
- These unique mangroves still provide critical ecosystem services such as capturing carbon, safeguarding the coasts from erosion, and acting as essential habitats for a host of plants and animals.
