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The State of the World's Mangroves 2021

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Mangroves are vital components of the planet coastal ecosystems. Mangroves sequester carbon at up to four times the rate of terrestrial forests, making them tremendous allies in our struggle for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. They stabilize coastlines, protected coastal communities against storm surges, reduce erosion and serve as a vast nurseries and habitats for fish, crustaceans shellfish and wildlife.
Display date:
2021
Location:
Worldwide
Collections:
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
Publisher:
Global Alliance Mangrove
Content partner:
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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