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Mangroves - Rich in carbon
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Education is mandatory. I've been in southern Senegal last month, in the Casamance area. Mangroves are severely affcted by climate change of course (increased salinity due to lower precipitations) but also by bad habits by local people: roots are cut to gather oysters and trees are fell to obtain wood used to cook and dry fishes (for commercial purposes). Many islands in the Sine Saloum and in the Casamance deltas are already completely devoid of mangroves and the ongoing reforestation efforts are hampered by the slow growth of these trees. To preserve is always better.
Nevertheless it's been a pleasant journey, and mangrove honey is exquisite :-)
Couldn't agree more with meristemi's comment. Link provided shows some restoration efforts in Thailand where clearly was done for aquaculture, but their coastal fisheries are so valuable. No one seems to realize that one is being traded for another of lesser value.
Also seen a whole area cleared for a pleasure craft marina. Makes you want to scream.
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