Ancient Drowned Forests Off Mozambique Emerge as Unexpected Marine Biodiversity Hotspots
Off Mozambique, scientists have identified submerged peat reefs formed from forests drowned up to 5,000 years ago that now support surprisingly rich marine life, including fish, oysters, sponges, sharks, rays and turtles. The findings add a new dimension to coastal climate science, showing that long-buried terrestrial ecosystems can become productive underwater habitats rather than simply disappearing from the ecological record.
