# Restoring Mozambique's mangroves: a photo essay on reversing decline

A photo essay documents efforts to restore mangrove forests along Mozambique's coastline, where decades of logging and development have caused severe erosion and habitat loss. Local communities and conservation groups are replanting mangroves to protect shorelines, support fisheries, and capture carbon. The images highlight both the scale of damage and the potential for recovery.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Science
- [Nature](https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-02199-9) — 2026-08-10