Why Mangroves are vital?
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Mangroves play unique roles for coastal populations and wildlife, as well as in the fight against climate change. They are superior in mitigating CO2 and have been proven to have almost 5 times more than terrestrial forests.
- They store 80% of carbon permanently in the soil, compared to 20% in the terrestrial trees.
- They minimize shoreline erosion due to rising sea levels and protect lives and homes from tsunamis, cyclones, and other extreme weather.
- They build up the land with falling leaves and branches and help trap coastal sediments, including cleaning off-runs to protect the oceans.
- Mangroves increase seafood resources by 50% for global food security and are incredibly vital ecosystems that provide a wide range of ecological, environmental, and economic benefits.
