#mangroves — Public Fediverse posts
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These authors show the global growth of restoration interventions,
These have been done in #MPAs Marine Protected Areas, #coral and oyster reefs, #saltmarshes, #mangroves, kelps and #seagrasses
There is a clear increase of recovery in recent years
#GES4SEAS #MOOC #oceanoptimism #MarineEcology #Research -
"Globally, the researchers determined that #mangroves save around $855 billion through #FloodProtection as of 2020, with the highest monetary value from mangroves found in China, Vietnam, Australia, the U.S. and India."
“The results are clear: Mangroves play a critical role in reducing flood risks and should be viewed as valuable natural assets.”
https://www.ecowatch.com/mangroves-flood-protection-economic-value.html
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5-Dec-2024
#Mangroves save $855 billion in #floodProtection globally, new study shows
UC Santa Cruz researchers highlight critical role of mangroves in coastal #resiliencehttps://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1067292 #science #ClimateCatastrophe #SeaLevelRise #environment #coasts