«Forever» in numbers is actually 10,000 km2 (3,900 sq mi) making it the biggest area
of coastal mangrove forest in the world.
Not exact matches
The world's
coastal ecosystems — areas such as tidal marshes and
mangrove forests — have the potential to store and sequester large amounts
of carbon, collectively known as blue carbon.
And shrimp farming (which provides well over one million metric tons
of shrimp annually, about 25 percent
of all shrimp consumed) has been linked to the destruction
of almost half
of the world's
mangroves:
coastal forests that absorb carbon dioxide and provide essential habitat for wild fish species.
Recent research suggests that healthy, intact
coastal wetland ecosystems such as
mangrove forests, tidal marshes and seagrass meadows are particularly good at drawing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it for hundreds to thousands
of years.
In 2010, Till Hanebuth, a geologist at the University
of Bremen in Germany, excavated more than a dozen ancient kilns in the Sundarbans, a
coastal region
of mangrove forests renowned for its population
of royal Bengal tigers.
The
coastal ecosystems
of mangroves, seagrass meadows and tidal marshes mitigate climate change by sequestering carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and oceans at significantly higher rates, per unit area, than terrestrial
forests (Figure 1).
Derawan Beach is one
of the best snorkeling and diving locations, boasting a stunning
coastal ecosystem from coral reefs and seagrass beds to
mangrove forests.
This translates to many square miles
of pristine
mangrove forests,
coastal savannas, jungles and tropical pine
forests to explore.
Drive the scenic
coastal route to Mossman before arriving at the majestic Daintree River for an informative river cruise learning
of estuarine crocodiles,
mangrove forests and wildlife.
The reserve also includes a mosaic
of coastal and marine habitats including rare littoral
forests,
mangroves, seagrass beds, and a diversity
of coral reef types.
The West Bali National Park, established in 1941, covers 77,000 hectares
of wooded slopes, savannah, rainforest, monsoon
forest,
mangrove swamp and
coastal flats, and is the only remaining natural habitat
of the endangered jalak putih,...
The
coastal area
of Belize is an outstanding natural system consisting
of the largest barrier reef in the northern hemisphere, offshore atolls, several hundred sand cays,
mangrove forests,
coastal lagoons and estuaries.
The reserve includes a mosaic
of coastal and marine habitats including rare littoral
forests,
mangroves, seagrass beds, and a diversity
of coral reef types.
The coastline
of Sanur spans some 8 km from north to south, between the
coastal border
of the Gianyar regency and the
mangrove forest in southern Denpasar.
Despite the critical role they play in
coastal ecosystems, vast tracts
of mangrove forests are commonly cleared to make way for shrimp ponds or beachfront developments.
The Mesoamerican Reef System — often referred to as the «Jewel
of the Caribbean» — is the largest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere and a rich tapestry
of vivid corals,
mangrove forests,
coastal wetlands, and diverse marine wildlife.
It is the only resort on the Yucatan Peninsula to contain natural rivers rather than channels and consists
of three ecosystems: lush jungle,
mangrove forests and
coastal dune, each with its own wildlife and vegetation creating a totally unique landscape.
Often referred to as the «Jewel
of the Caribbean», the Mesoamerican Reef is a rich tapestry
of bold corals,
mangrove forests,
coastal wetlands and diverse marine life.
With very comfortable ocean - view suites and superior rooms, the hotel was designed to blend in with the surrounding environment
of the
mangrove forests and
coastal area.
Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System (Belize) was put on the Danger List mainly because
of the problem
of mangrove cutting and excessive development in the property which was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1996 as the largest barrier reef in the northern hemisphere, with offshore atolls, several hundred sand cays,
mangrove forests,
coastal lagoons and estuaries.
Its 400,000 acres are home to eight distinct ecosystems — moving from the
mangrove, wallum, and banksia
forests of the west and into the subtropical rainforest
of the interior, skirting clear dune lakes and bouncing through «wet» and «dry» eucalyptus
forests, before finally emerging on the wind - lashed
coastal dunes
of the expansive eastern beach, is literally a trip through time.
While back at the hotel, you can enjoy views
of the
mangrove forests and
coastal area
of Puerto Ayora bay.
This lush
mangrove forest covers most
of the northeastern coastline
of Lembongan, and can be reached via the
coastal village road
of Jungut Batu.
Local guides from the
coastal village
of Arefi lead travellers through
mangrove forests to a series
of spectacular waterfalls.
Due to the intact connectivity
of the extensive seagrass beds, desnse
mangrove forests, and robust coral reefs, the remoteness
of the area, and the history
of protection from
coastal development, the Gardens
of the Queen represents a «baseline» for a nearly pristine Caribbean marine ecosystem; an ecosystem that includes healthy populations
of apex predators like sharks and groupers, important grazers like Rainbow parrotfish and long - spine sea urchins, and recovering endangered species like elkhorn coral and hawksbill sea turtles.
Popular for camping, which requires a permit, Snapper Island's lush
forests,
mangroves, and
coastal vegetation support a range
of land and sea bird species and is known as a haven for birdwatchers.
Growing on seemingly infertile sands are a great variety
of plant communities ranging from
coastal heath,
mangrove forests and swamps to subtropical rainforest.
He cited the example
of maintaining
coastal mangrove forests as a buffer against flooding.
During the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, «many lives were lost because
mangrove forests had been cleared in some
coastal areas
of Myanmar,» said Nang Mya Han, professor at Myeik University in Myanmar, which contains 500,000 hectares
of mangroves — the fourth - largest area in Southeast Asia.
Coastal mangrove forests can contain much more carbon per unit area than their terrestrial counterparts: This
coastal «blue» carbon has been deposited on every tide over thousands
of years and is stored in deep peat soils.
This IUCN report notes: «Recent research suggests that healthy, intact
coastal wetland ecosystems such as
mangrove forests, tidal marshes and seagrass meadows are particularly good at drawing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it for hundreds
of thousands
of years.»