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TROPECOS scientists involved in WP3 reveal that the composition of dissolved organic matter (DOM) in mangrove soils is strongly influenced by mangrove species and their biological traits, including mycorrhizal associations.

This is crucial because DOM plays a key role in carbon cycling and nutrient export from mangroves. These findings highlight that understanding species-specific DOM dynamics is essential to better assess carbon fluxes and the functioning of atoll mangrove ecosystems.

TROPECOS Scientists involved in WP2  show that the nature of mangrove soil carbon varies significantly depending on the coastal landscape where mangroves grow. These findings challenge the "one-size-fits-all" approach to mangrove conservation and restoration for blue C, with major implications for climate policy and mangrove restoration projects.