Photo Gallery

[TEMP] Pollution in Coastal Waters

Marine pollution poses an increasing threat to mangrove ecosystems and the species that depend on them.

[TEMP] Sea Wall Construction

[TEMP] Deforested Mangrove Area

Mangrove deforestation for aquaculture and development continues to threaten coastal ecosystems globally.

[TEMP] Storm Surge Damage

Storm surge impacts are reduced by up to 66% in areas protected by healthy mangrove forests.

[TEMP] Coastal Erosion

Coastal erosion threatens communities where mangroves have been removed, highlighting their protective value.

[TEMP] Eco-Tourism Kayaking

Ecotourism provides sustainable income for coastal communities while raising awareness about mangrove conservation.

[TEMP] Environmental Education

Environmental education programs help young people understand the importance of mangrove conservation.

[TEMP] Traditional Fishing

[TEMP] Mangrove Nursery

Community-managed nurseries produce thousands of mangrove seedlings for restoration projects.

[TEMP] Tree Height Measurement

Tree height and diameter measurements are essential for estimating above-ground biomass and carbon stocks.

[TEMP] Satellite Image Analysis

Satellite remote sensing enables monitoring of mangrove extent and health across large areas.

[TEMP] GPS Field Mapping

[TEMP] Soil Core Sample

Soil cores reveal carbon storage in mangrove sediments accumulated over centuries.

[TEMP] Drone Mapping Survey

Unmanned aerial vehicles provide high-resolution imagery for detailed mangrove mapping and monitoring.

[TEMP] Water Quality Sampling

Regular water quality monitoring helps track ecosystem health and detect pollution impacts.

[TEMP] Oysters on Mangrove Roots

Mangrove oysters filter water and provide additional habitat complexity on prop roots.

[TEMP] Egret Hunting

Great egrets are common predators in mangrove ecosystems, feeding on fish, crabs, and small invertebrates.

[TEMP] Mangrove Monitor Lizard

[TEMP] Mudskipper on Mudflat

Mudskippers are uniquely adapted to the intertidal zone, able to breathe through their skin and move on land.

[TEMP] Kingfisher on Branch

[TEMP] Heron in Mangroves

Herons and other wading birds rely on mangrove habitats for feeding and nesting.

[TEMP] Mangrove Crab

Mangrove crabs are ecosystem engineers that influence nutrient cycling through their burrowing activities.

[TEMP] Pneumatophores at Low Tide

Pneumatophores (breathing roots) of black mangroves emerge from the mud, allowing the trees to obtain oxygen in waterlogged soils.

[TEMP] Coastal Mangrove Stand

Mangroves form a protective green belt along tropical and subtropical coastlines worldwide.