During two weeks in February and March 2016, NASA will collaborate with space agencies in Gabon and Europe to collect measurements of plant mass, distribution of trees, shrubs and ground cover, as ...

Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby led an urgent site visit to assess the situation, noting that the demolition of structures, clearing of mangrove lands, and unregulated construction were all ...

According to him, we witness a powerful medium for advocacy—a means to highlight the fragility of our natural ecosystems while inspiring action. He said mangrove forests are among nature’s most under ...

Mangroves, seagrass meadows, and salt marshes, collectively termed “Blue Forests,” are counted among the most valuable and productive ... Our results shed light on two principle issues affecting the ...

resulting in a loss of over 10,000 hectares of mangrove forests, a crucial natural barrier against seawater intrusion. The groundwater in coastal regions has become highly saline, making it ...

He will talk about how protecting the environment boosts Nigeria’s resilience to extreme weather caused by climate change, saving lives and livelihoods. From preserving mangrove forests that protect ...

including hill forests and sal forests. Keep updated, follow The Business Standard's Google news channel The Sundarbans, the world's largest mangrove forest (6,017 sq km), serve as a natural shield ...

The Deputy Chief Minister said that the government was focusing on developing mangrove forests. He said that the NDA government saved the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP) from privatization ...

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Southeast Asia’s mangrove forests are still at risk of conversion for oil palm, rice and aquaculture, despite their immense potential for mitigating global biodiversity and climate goals.

Reports also show that oil spills have led to significant ecological damage, including the destruction of mangrove forests and other ecosystems, with an estimated 5-10 per cent affected.