IMPORTANCE OF MANGROVE CONSERVATION

Mangroves are ecosystems that are distributed along the coastline in tropical and subtropical zones, especially in coastal areas located where the mouth of a river meets the sea. In addition, these ecosystems show morphological, physiological and reproductive adaptations to both saline conditions and fluctuating flood levels where their growth develops. These highly productive systems provide benefits for the communities that live nearby, among which we have, good quality fisheries, coastal protection against erosion, act as a barrier against climate change and natural disasters such as tsunamis or cyclones.