Mangroves are ecologically and economically important forests of the tropics. They are
highly productive ecosystems with rates of primary production equal to those of tropical …

Mangroves occur on upper intertidal shorelines in the tropics and subtropics. Complex
hydrodynamic and salinity conditions, related primarily to elevation and hydroperiod …

Aim To reassess the capacity of mangroves for ecosystem services in the light of recent data.
Location Global mangrove ecosystems. Methods We review four long‐standing roles of …

This study records and documents the most severe and notable instance ever reported of
sudden and widespread dieback of mangrove vegetation. Between late 2015 and early …

Restoration of coastal wetlands has the potential to deliver both climate change mitigation,
called blue carbon, and adaptation benefits to coastal communities, as well as supporting …

Mangrove-associated bacteria are of industrial interest due to their diverse and versatile
enzyme properties. This study investigates the culturable bacteria from a wide range of …

Salt marsh and mangrove have been recognized as being among the most valuable
ecosystem types globally in terms of their supply of ecosystem services and support for …

Marine debris and plastic pollution affect all coastal habitats, however coastal debris studies
are predominantly performed on sandy beaches. Other coastal habitats, such as mangroves …

Mangrove forests dominate the world's tropical and subtropical coastlines. Similar to other
plant communities, nutrient availability is one of the major factors influencing mangrove …

This study investigated the effectiveness of mangrove planting initiatives in Sri Lanka. All the
lagoons and estuaries in Sri Lanka were included in the study. We documented all agencies …