Coasts, Wetlands & Mangroves

Introduction Mangrove ecosystems, those intricate networks of salt-tolerant trees and shrubs lining tropical and subtropical coastlines, serve as critical buffers against climate change impacts. They not only store vast amounts of carbon but also support biodiversity, fisheries, and human livelihoods. However, widespread deforestation, pollution, and unsustainable development have degraded these habitats, with global losses accelerating vulnerability to sea-level rise and...

Introduction Mangroves are more than just trees; they're ecosystems teeming with life, acting as natural barriers against erosion, tsunamis, and the encroaching pollution that plagues our waterways. As a journalist who's cycled through polluted river deltas in France and dived amid coral reefs threatened by sediment runoff, I've seen firsthand how these habitats filter toxins, support biodiversity, and store...