Wetlands are some of the most important ecosystems on Earth. They play a key role in
alleviating floods and filtering polluted water and also provide habitats for many plants and …

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 …

Abstract Mangrove forests in South Asia occur along the tidal sea edge of Bangladesh,
India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. These forests provide important ecosystem goods and …

Deforestation results in habitat fragmentation, decreasing diversity, and functional
degradation. For mangroves, no data are available on the impact of deforestation on the …

Blue carbon (BC) ecosystems are an important coastal resource, as they provide a range of
goods and services to the environment. They play a vital role in the global carbon cycle by …

Satellite data and aerial photos have proved to be useful in efficient conservation and
management of mangrove ecosystems. However, there have been only very few attempts to …

Mangroves are important ecosystems and their distribution and dynamics can provide an
understanding of the processes of ecological change. Meanwhile, mangroves protection is …

Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve (MMFR) in Peninsular Malaysia is under systematic
management since 1902 and still considered as the best managed mangrove forest in the …

Mui Ca Mau at the southern tip of Vietnam supports a large area of mangroves and has a
high value for biodiversity and scenic beauty. This area is affected by erosion along the East …

Mangroves are integral to ecosystem services provided by the coastal zone, in particular
carbon (C) sequestration and storage. Allometric relationships linking mangrove height to …