# El Niño sea-level drops threaten mangroves and corals

New Scientist reports that falling sea levels linked to El Niño are expected to damage mangroves and coral reefs. These ecosystems are already under climate stress, and lower water levels can expose and harm them. The impact matters for coastal protection and biodiversity.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Science
- [New Scientist](https://www.newscientist.com/article/2594961-falling-sea-levels-due-to-el-nino-will-hit-mangroves-and-corals/?utm_campaign=RSS|NSNS&utm_content=home&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=NSNS) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000