Two decades ago, ecologist Ilka C. Feller discovered mangroves migrating northward in Florida. Since 1980, more than 35% of mangroves worldwide have been lost. Feller has established research across various countries and is a pioneer of experimental mangrove ecology. Mangroves sequester carbon and offer protection against sea-level rise but could replace salt marshes, impacting wildlife. These plants are expanding inland in Brazil and Australia due to climate change. Recent research has revealed the complex movements of mangroves influenced by weather patterns. As temperatures rise, mangroves are shifting northward, potentially reaching Georgia and South Carolina. This unexpected migration challenges previous beliefs about these unique trees.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/mangrove-trees-are-on-the-move-taking-the-tropics-with-them/