Underwater peat reefs formed from ancient drowned forests off Mozambique

5,000-Year-Old Submerged Forests Off Mozambique Thrive as Peat Reefs

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Researchers from the Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies Ocean Observatory have discovered ancient forests beneath the sea off the coast of Mozambique. These 5,000-year-old drowned forests have transformed into peat reefs that support rich marine biodiversity comparable to coral reefs.

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