Mangroves in Peril

 Earth has lost as much as 35 percent of its mangrove forests in the past few decades, and scientists predict that these vital ecosystems could all but disappear in the next 100 years. Read more about the problem here. 

Four critical habitats that nurture marine life

 A wide variety of ocean creatures rely on sea grass, sand, Sargassum and mangroves. Each of these habitats faces serious threats. Read more here.