The seeds—long, narrow, and buoyant—are built for travel. "These long, torpedo-shaped seeds, often around 8 inches long, ...

Texas beaches are revealing red mangrove seeds, sleek and torpedo-shaped, floating in from warmer waters, reminding us of their potential to stabilize our coastlines and support local wildlife.

During this week’s beachcombing survey along the Texas coast, I encountered something rare and exciting: Hundreds of red mangrove seeds scattered across the shoreline. These long, torpedo-shaped seeds ...