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Mangrove replanting projects along tropical coastlines aim to restore forests cleared for shrimp farming and coastal development. Volunteers plant seedlings in tidal mudflats, but survival rates vary widely depending on site selection. Projects that match species to the correct tidal zone report survival rates above seventy percent, while poorly planned plantings often fail within two years. Beyond restoring habitat for fish and crabs, mangrove forests buffer coastlines against storm surges and absorb significant amounts of carbon dioxide, making them valuable in climate mitigation strategies. However, critics note that some replanting schemes prioritize rapid tree counts over long-term ecological health, planting single species in monocultures that lack the biodiversity of natural mangrove stands.