Mangroves
October 03, 2024
Mangroves sustain marine life and provide $1.6 billion annually in ecosystem services, with 72% protected in South America.
Mangroves are highly productive coastal-marine ecosystems that support the estuarine food chain and play a fundamental role in the lives of about 70% of marine organisms. These forests provide ecosystem services valued at at least $1.6 billion annually and support coastal communities. In Latin America and the Caribbean, most mangroves have some form of protection, representing 72% of the mangrove area in South America. This exceeds the global percentage of protected mangrove areas, which is 42%.
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