Elevating mangrove recovery: the role of accretion under sea level rise. Climate change is accelerating sea level rise and the severity of storms, increasing coastal flooding and erosion. Mangroves ca

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Elevating mangrove recovery: the role of accretion under sea level rise. Climate change is accelerating sea level rise and the severity of storms, increasing coastal flooding and erosion. Mangroves can mitigate these by increasing land elevation through sediment accretion however, sea level rise threatens to drown them if they cannot recover after storm events. Through the innovative use of drone surveys and hydrodynamic models, this project aims to generate new knowledge on how mangroves increase elevation and recover after storms. Expected outcomes include predictive models of elevation change based on mangrove forest structures and the potential for recovery under future sea level rise scenarios. This work should provide valuable insights to support decision-making in coastal conservation and management.. Scheme: Early Career Industry Fellowships. Field: 4101 - Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation. Lead: Dr Alice Twomey