Here in Florida the coastal development and urban sprawl have certainly contributed to mangrove destruction. And it's stupid since this destruction actually removes their buffering effect from hurricanes, allowing more storm damage to coastal infrastructure. I did not know about the impact from shrimp farming...another reason not to eat farm-raised shrimp! Thanks for raising awareness!
I don’t know about many decades but supposedly 80% of remaining mangrove acreage is set aside for conservation. The problem, as you mention, is so much that was removed and not replaced.
Is it true it's been illegal to remove mangroves in Florida for many decades? The state still suffers from all the mangroves it did remove. It's hard to get them back once they are gone.
I had no idea how much carbon is being stored in mangroves. Hopefully there is a way for humans still to develop as we need, but protect important parts of the ecosystems as well.
Here in Florida the coastal development and urban sprawl have certainly contributed to mangrove destruction. And it's stupid since this destruction actually removes their buffering effect from hurricanes, allowing more storm damage to coastal infrastructure. I did not know about the impact from shrimp farming...another reason not to eat farm-raised shrimp! Thanks for raising awareness!
It’s a vicious cycle and nothing does the job better than nature!
I don’t know about many decades but supposedly 80% of remaining mangrove acreage is set aside for conservation. The problem, as you mention, is so much that was removed and not replaced.
Is it true it's been illegal to remove mangroves in Florida for many decades? The state still suffers from all the mangroves it did remove. It's hard to get them back once they are gone.
I had no idea how much carbon is being stored in mangroves. Hopefully there is a way for humans still to develop as we need, but protect important parts of the ecosystems as well.
Good stuff!
Do you think you can make mangroves out of nothing on any beachfront?