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New analysis reveals 'encouraging' global mangrove cover increase despite losses in key regions

Global mangrove cover—vegetation vital to tackling climate change—has increased over the past 40 years, despite significant losses in some key regions, according to a new analysis.

New analysis reveals 'encouraging' global mangrove cover increase despite losses in key regions

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How China can turn its ‘blue cradle’ into a bridge with Southeast Asia

China has spent 80 years building formidable marine science capabilities. The harder test now is whether it can build rules for ocean data that its neighbours trust – and share. When China’s first department of oceanography was established in 1946, the country had only a modest capacity to study the seas around it.

How China can turn its ‘blue cradle’ into a bridge with Southeast Asia

China has spent 80 years building formidable marine science capabilities. The harder test now is whether it can build rules for ocean data that its neighbours trust – and share. When China’s first department of oceanography was established in 1946, the country had only a modest capacity to study the seas around it.

Voyager 2 spacecraft launched 49 years ago today

Voyager 2 realized the vision of what was originally called a Grand Tour of the outer solar system. It is the only craft that has visited all 4 outer planets. The post Voyager 2 spacecraft launched 49 years ago today first appeared on EarthSky .

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