#mangroveforests — Public Fediverse posts
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Photo competition shines a light on #MangroveForests around the world: https://zorz.it/tImNs
#MattGrowcoot #MangrovePhotographyAwards #mangroves #NaturePhotography #PhotoCompetition #wildlife #winners #contest
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Photo competition shines a light on #MangroveForests around the world: https://zorz.it/tImNs
#MattGrowcoot #MangrovePhotographyAwards #mangroves #NaturePhotography #PhotoCompetition #wildlife #winners #contest
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Planting #mangroves to defend communities
A #MangroveRestoration program in northern #Mozambique aims to help protect the coastline from storms while supporting #OceanEcosystems, too.
by Winile Ximba, Jul 10, 2026
"The Indian Ocean coastline of northern Mozambique is a sandy flatland where palm tree forests dominate the interior whilst near the shore, mangrove trees line the mouths of the blue sea. Despite being the poorest part of the country, it’s an idyllic land of beauty where the biggest human populations prefer to live near the ocean for the ease of trade and to forage seafood resources.
"However, the region is facing significant effects from climate change, such as the super cyclone that hit the districts of Mecufi and Milamba in December 2024. Keeping land, livestock and vulnerable members of society from being swept away into the ocean hinges on wild plants: the mangrove in particular, says Josica Nada, a community leader and forestry activist in Mecufi. 'We are not planting mangrove plants out of eco-green fashion, but survival,' he says of what he calls his community’s 'heroics' in replanting a two-hectare coastal zone with mangrove plants in the past five years.
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"Now, a grassroots initiative – the Northern Mozambique Rural #Resilience Project (#NMRRP) – is taking shape in northern provinces. A key component of the NMRRP is the race to restore mangrove forest cover along the coastline ahead of the arrival of future megastorms."
Read more:
https://www.rewildingmag.com/planting-mangroves-to-defend-communities/#SolarPunkSunday #Rewilding #RewildingMagazine #MoreTrees #MoreForests #MangroveForests
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Planting #mangroves to defend communities
A #MangroveRestoration program in northern #Mozambique aims to help protect the coastline from storms while supporting #OceanEcosystems, too.
by Winile Ximba, Jul 10, 2026
"The Indian Ocean coastline of northern Mozambique is a sandy flatland where palm tree forests dominate the interior whilst near the shore, mangrove trees line the mouths of the blue sea. Despite being the poorest part of the country, it’s an idyllic land of beauty where the biggest human populations prefer to live near the ocean for the ease of trade and to forage seafood resources.
"However, the region is facing significant effects from climate change, such as the super cyclone that hit the districts of Mecufi and Milamba in December 2024. Keeping land, livestock and vulnerable members of society from being swept away into the ocean hinges on wild plants: the mangrove in particular, says Josica Nada, a community leader and forestry activist in Mecufi. 'We are not planting mangrove plants out of eco-green fashion, but survival,' he says of what he calls his community’s 'heroics' in replanting a two-hectare coastal zone with mangrove plants in the past five years.
[...]
"Now, a grassroots initiative – the Northern Mozambique Rural #Resilience Project (#NMRRP) – is taking shape in northern provinces. A key component of the NMRRP is the race to restore mangrove forest cover along the coastline ahead of the arrival of future megastorms."
Read more:
https://www.rewildingmag.com/planting-mangroves-to-defend-communities/#SolarPunkSunday #Rewilding #RewildingMagazine #MoreTrees #MoreForests #MangroveForests
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https://www.wacoca.com/tour/1031788/ Irrawaddy Delta, The Magical World of Mangroves #BurmaDocumentary #BurmaTravel #DeltaLife #DeltaTransport #IrrawaddyDelta #IrrawaddyDeltaLife #IrrawaddyRiver #MangroveEcosystem #MangroveForests #MyanmarDocumentary #MyanmarGeography #MyanmarTravel #SoutheastAsiaNature #SouthernMyanmar #TravelMyanmar #北海道 #北海道ツアー #北海道観光 #留夜別村
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#MangroveForests are healing after decades of human destruction
by Matt McGrath and Esme Stallard
June 4, 2026"The world's coastal #mangrove forests, which protect millions of people from storms - and soak up vast amounts of planet-warming gases - are staging an unexpected comeback, scientists find.
"For decades these swampy trees had been declining rapidly as they were cleared for fish farms and housing.
"But a new study shows that since 2010 the world has been gaining more mangroves than it has been losing - driven by stronger #LegalProtections and increased #PublicAwareness of their importance, sparked by disasters such as the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
"The researchers say the key factor though is the remarkable capacity of these forests to #regenerate naturally once humans stop chopping them down.
"Mangroves are one of the world's unsung #environmental heroes.
"Not only do they store up to five times more #CarbonDioxide than land-based forests, but their tangled roots can also slow down waves and protect coastal communities from #StormSurges and #tsunamis.
"These same roots provide a perfect nursery for many species of fish and other #MarineLife - protecting them from predators and providing ample food.
"These benefits, though, have come under serious threat over the past century as the rise of fish farming, agriculture and the expansion of coastal cities and towns have seen mangroves chopped down and rapidly removed.
"From the 1980s to 2010, over 12,000 sq km (4,600 sq miles) of mangroves were cleared or destroyed across #Asia, #Africa and the #Americas - an area the size of Jamaica.
"However, the new study shows a real reversal of that trend, particularly over the last decade. The total net losses - the forest lost and not replaced - since the 1980s have now been reduced to around 849 sq km (328 sq miles)."
Read more:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4pk07npvvoArchived version:
https://archive.ph/EX19Y#SolarPunkSunday #FishNurseries #Mangroves #RestoreNature #CoastalRewilding #RestoringMangroves
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#MangroveForests are healing after decades of human destruction
by Matt McGrath and Esme Stallard
June 4, 2026"The world's coastal #mangrove forests, which protect millions of people from storms - and soak up vast amounts of planet-warming gases - are staging an unexpected comeback, scientists find.
"For decades these swampy trees had been declining rapidly as they were cleared for fish farms and housing.
"But a new study shows that since 2010 the world has been gaining more mangroves than it has been losing - driven by stronger #LegalProtections and increased #PublicAwareness of their importance, sparked by disasters such as the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
"The researchers say the key factor though is the remarkable capacity of these forests to #regenerate naturally once humans stop chopping them down.
"Mangroves are one of the world's unsung #environmental heroes.
"Not only do they store up to five times more #CarbonDioxide than land-based forests, but their tangled roots can also slow down waves and protect coastal communities from #StormSurges and #tsunamis.
"These same roots provide a perfect nursery for many species of fish and other #MarineLife - protecting them from predators and providing ample food.
"These benefits, though, have come under serious threat over the past century as the rise of fish farming, agriculture and the expansion of coastal cities and towns have seen mangroves chopped down and rapidly removed.
"From the 1980s to 2010, over 12,000 sq km (4,600 sq miles) of mangroves were cleared or destroyed across #Asia, #Africa and the #Americas - an area the size of Jamaica.
"However, the new study shows a real reversal of that trend, particularly over the last decade. The total net losses - the forest lost and not replaced - since the 1980s have now been reduced to around 849 sq km (328 sq miles)."
Read more:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4pk07npvvoArchived version:
https://archive.ph/EX19Y#SolarPunkSunday #FishNurseries #Mangroves #RestoreNature #CoastalRewilding #RestoringMangroves
#PreserveNature #OceansAreLife -
4-Jun-2026
Global #mangroveForests rebound, offering hopeful sign for #climate and #coastal #resiliencehttps://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1130248
#science #mangroves #ecology #environment #climateCatastrophe
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4-Jun-2026
Global #mangroveForests rebound, offering hopeful sign for #climate and #coastal #resiliencehttps://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1130248
#science #mangroves #ecology #environment #climateCatastrophe
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Why Choose India As A Safari Destination? An Ultimate Guide to Wildlife Tours in India for Global Travelers
India is one of the most diverse and rewarding wildlife destinations in the world. From dense jungles and open grasslands to wetlands and mangrove forests, the country offers an unmatched safari experience. If you are planning your next wildlife adventure, choosing India as a safari destination can deliver everything, from iconic tiger sightings to luxury stays and immersive cultural experiences. In this guide, we explore why India stands out globally, what makes it unique, and how to plan […] -
Why Choose India As A Safari Destination? An Ultimate Guide to Wildlife Tours in India for Global Travelers
India is one of the most diverse and rewarding wildlife destinations in the world. From dense jungles and open grasslands to wetlands and mangrove forests, the country offers an unmatched safari experience. If you are planning your next wildlife adventure, choosing India as a safari destination can deliver everything, from iconic tiger sightings to luxury stays and immersive cultural experiences. In this guide, we explore why India stands out globally, what makes it unique, and how to plan […] -
Nijhum Dweep National Park (#Bengali: নিঝুম দ্বীপ জাতীয় উদ্যান) is a major #nationalPark and #natureReserve in Bangladesh. The park is located at #HatiyaUpazila, #NoakhaliDistrict in the Southern region of the country. It is located on the banks of the river Meghana. It is also a part of #Sunderbans Delta. Nijhum Dweep National Park covers approximately 16,352 ha (163.52 km2) of #mangroveForests #biome.
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#ClimateCrisis #MangroveForests #Bangladesh #India #gender #TheSundarbans
The Sundarbans, which stretches across the southern reaches of Bangladesh and India, is widely celebrated as the planet’s largest mangrove forest and a refuge for endangered species. Yet beneath its ecological riches lies increasing instability that threatens residents and biodiversity.
Accelerating sea level rise, at almost double the global average, coupled with salinity and recurrent cyclones, have transformed once-fertile farms into wastelands, upending local economies and exposing millions to entrenched vulnerability. For communities dependent on rice farming and fishing, the effects are severe: crops fail, fish and crab stocks decline, and mounting debts drive families into distress. With livelihoods collapsing, many men migrate to distant cities for work, leaving women to run households, care for children and elders, and sustain community life. This shift increases women’s burden and exposes families, especially children, to poverty and instability. At the same time, it has also given rise to new forms of agency and collective action among the women left behind.
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#ClimateCrisis #MangroveForests #Bangladesh #India #gender #TheSundarbans
The Sundarbans, which stretches across the southern reaches of Bangladesh and India, is widely celebrated as the planet’s largest mangrove forest and a refuge for endangered species. Yet beneath its ecological riches lies increasing instability that threatens residents and biodiversity.
Accelerating sea level rise, at almost double the global average, coupled with salinity and recurrent cyclones, have transformed once-fertile farms into wastelands, upending local economies and exposing millions to entrenched vulnerability. For communities dependent on rice farming and fishing, the effects are severe: crops fail, fish and crab stocks decline, and mounting debts drive families into distress. With livelihoods collapsing, many men migrate to distant cities for work, leaving women to run households, care for children and elders, and sustain community life. This shift increases women’s burden and exposes families, especially children, to poverty and instability. At the same time, it has also given rise to new forms of agency and collective action among the women left behind.
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How do researchers explore the center of dense mangrove forests without being eaten by crocodiles?
#mangroves #mangroveforests #ecology #researchers #botanicalresearch #crocodiles #crocodileattacks #forests #earthexploration #forestry #wetlands #ecology -
A #Seychelles Shoreline Resists the Rising Seas https://eos.org/articles/a-seychelles-shoreline-resists-the-rising-seas
"#Mangroves on the atoll were harvested until it became a protected site in the 1970s. Since then, the shoreline of one of the atoll’s islands, Picard, has accreted up to 161m as flourishing #MangroveForests trap and retain sediment... #Aldabra’s resilience to #SeaLevelRise is likely linked to its high protection status"
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A #Seychelles Shoreline Resists the Rising Seas https://eos.org/articles/a-seychelles-shoreline-resists-the-rising-seas
"#Mangroves on the atoll were harvested until it became a protected site in the 1970s. Since then, the shoreline of one of the atoll’s islands, Picard, has accreted up to 161m as flourishing #MangroveForests trap and retain sediment... #Aldabra’s resilience to #SeaLevelRise is likely linked to its high protection status"
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The Importance of #Mangroves
#Florida mangroves provide protection from #storms, nurseries for #wildlife and recreation for people.
May 04, 2020 | Last updated April 05, 2023
Threats to #MangroveForests
"Unfortunately, there are many challenges that place mangrove forests under threat. Human impact such as #dredging, #filling, #WaterPollution from #herbicides and #development can lead to mangrove erosion and #HabitatDestruction. When mangrove forests are cleared and destroyed, they release massive amounts of #CarbonDioxide into the atmosphere, contributing to #ClimateChange."
#Hurricanes #HumanDevelopment #Florida #Overdevelopment #ProtectTheWetlands #ProtectMangroveForests
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The Importance of #Mangroves
#Florida mangroves provide protection from #storms, nurseries for #wildlife and recreation for people.
May 04, 2020 | Last updated April 05, 2023
Threats to #MangroveForests
"Unfortunately, there are many challenges that place mangrove forests under threat. Human impact such as #dredging, #filling, #WaterPollution from #herbicides and #development can lead to mangrove erosion and #HabitatDestruction. When mangrove forests are cleared and destroyed, they release massive amounts of #CarbonDioxide into the atmosphere, contributing to #ClimateChange."
#Hurricanes #HumanDevelopment #Florida #Overdevelopment #ProtectTheWetlands #ProtectMangroveForests
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'The vanishing #mangroves of #ElSalvador: ‘All our efforts may only slow the destruction’
In #BarraDeSantiago, local people are struggling to save one of the few remaining #MangroveForests, as they are lost to agriculture and urban sprawl'
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/article/2024/sep/05/mangroves-el-salvador-forests
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'The vanishing #mangroves of #ElSalvador: ‘All our efforts may only slow the destruction’
In #BarraDeSantiago, local people are struggling to save one of the few remaining #MangroveForests, as they are lost to agriculture and urban sprawl'
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/article/2024/sep/05/mangroves-el-salvador-forests
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Anatomical study of the #mudskipper reveals their adaptations to walking on land https://phys.org/news/2024-07-anatomical-mudskipper-reveals.html
Anatomical insights into #fish terrestrial locomotion: A study of barred mudskipper fins based on μCT 3D reconstructions https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/joa.14071
"#Okinawa's #MangroveForests host a diverse ecosystem teeming with life. Among the quirkier residents living there is the barred mudskipper... They are fish, but they can walk and live partly on land"
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Anatomical study of the #mudskipper reveals their adaptations to walking on land https://phys.org/news/2024-07-anatomical-mudskipper-reveals.html
Anatomical insights into #fish terrestrial locomotion: A study of barred mudskipper fins based on μCT 3D reconstructions https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/joa.14071
"#Okinawa's #MangroveForests host a diverse ecosystem teeming with life. Among the quirkier residents living there is the barred mudskipper... They are fish, but they can walk and live partly on land"
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👉*The 5 Major Climate Tipping Points: *👈
(5/n)
...crossing are:
1) the loss of the #Greenland ice sheet,
2) the demise of the West #Antarctic #IceSheet,
3) the die-off of tropical #CoralReefs,
4) the abrupt thaw of large areas of #Arctic #permafrost +
5) the slowing of an #Ocean current known as the #NorthAtlanticSubpolarGyre."
"Other #TippingPoints include
6) the die-off of #SeagrassMeadows and #MangroveForests, and the
7) collapse of #fisheries.""For some...
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👉*The 5 Major Climate Tipping Points: *👈
(5/n)
...crossing are:
1) the loss of the #Greenland ice sheet,
2) the demise of the West #Antarctic #IceSheet,
3) the die-off of tropical #CoralReefs,
4) the abrupt thaw of large areas of #Arctic #permafrost +
5) the slowing of an #Ocean current known as the #NorthAtlanticSubpolarGyre."
"Other #TippingPoints include
6) the die-off of #SeagrassMeadows and #MangroveForests, and the
7) collapse of #fisheries.""For some...