The uniquely adapted mangrove forests on the marine terrestrial - TopicsExpress



          

The uniquely adapted mangrove forests on the marine terrestrial interface preserve coastline integrity by buffering wave energy from marine processes. The ecosystem services they provide and their support for coastal livelihoods worldwide are worth at least US $1.6 billion a year. Despite their global importance, mangroves are being lost rapidly and action is urgently needed toprotect them. Mangroves are an important bulkhead against climate change: they afford protection for coastal areas from tidal waves and cyclones and are among the most carbon rich forests in the tropics. In the face of rising sea levels and changing climates, coastal buffering against negative impacts of wave action will become critical and will play an important role in climate change adaptation.
Posted on: Thu, 22 Aug 2013 07:42:15 +0000

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