A fifth of the world's mangroves gone in 30 years

A fifth of the world's mangroves gone in 30 years
Jeremy Hance
mongabay.com
July 18, 2010

As mangrove forests disappear worldwide (at a rate of 0.7 percent a year), researchers are beginning to understand their full importance. The forests serve as nurseries for a variety marine fish, underpinning global fisheries and providing additional food security in some developing nations. In addition, they store large amounts of carbon and provide buffers against erosion.

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