Mangrove fragments as key coastal reservoirs of taxonomic and functional biodiversity

Mangrove fragments as key coastal reservoirs of taxonomic and functional biodiversity

Mangrove forests globally suffer from habitat destruction and fragmentation, which may result in severe reductions in mangrove ecosystem biodiversity and f

From Sundarbans to Kerala: Meet the Everyday Heroes Fighting to Save India’s Mangroves

Did you know mangroves have been acting as hidden guardians of India’s shores? Nestled between land and sea, these salt-tolerant ecosystems resist saline water and tidal waves. They shelter coasts from the wrath of storms and the creeping menace of sea-level rise, while gulping carbon dioxide heroically. Yet, they battle pollution and climate change relentlessly. From the majestic Sundarbans— a UNESCO treasure—to the vibrant coasts of Kerala, ma…