Smelly, boggy, and full of bugs, mangroves’ superpowers are well hidden. However, there is rising confidence that mangroves are the silver bullet to combat the effects of climate change.“Mangr
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Senilolia Tuiwawa
27 April, 2021, 7:00 pm
Mangroves are among the most carbon-rich ecosystems on Earth, capable of storing up to 10 times more carbon than tropical
forests. Picture: CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL FIJI
MANGROVES in Fiji represent an important coastal ecosystem.
They provide critical multi benefits to coastal communities, as they protect shorelines from sea-level rise and extreme storm surges their intricate root systems also supports an array of diverse marine wildlife.
Here in Fiji, they are most important because they are well-established sources of livelihood for many coastal communities.
Lesser known is their role in climate change. Mangroves are among the most carbon-rich ecosystems on Earth, capable of storing up to 10 times more carbon than tropical forests.