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flag Degraded New Zealand estuaries emit more methane in heatwaves; healthy ones absorb carbon, showing biodiversity boosts climate resilience.

flag Degraded estuaries in New Zealand are less resilient to heatwaves, new research shows, with muddy, damaged sites emitting more methane while healthier sandy areas absorbed more carbon dioxide during prolonged heat. flag The study, by Earth Sciences New Zealand, found heatwaves disrupted seafloor life more severely in degraded zones, highlighting that biodiversity boosts resilience. flag Researchers stress the need to protect and restore estuaries to maintain their role in climate regulation.

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