Facts about Mangroves

Mangroves provide natural defense for coastal communities from tsunamis, cyclones, and other extreme weather.
Restoring mangrove forests offers vital local ecosystem services for life.
Mangroves mitigate 5 times more carbon than terrestrial trees, storing 80% of carbon permanently in the soil.
Mangroves filter and clean surrounding water, protecting coral reefs and seagrass.
They increase seafood production by up to 50%.
Mature mangrove trees produce enough oxygen for four people.
Mangroves minimize shoreline erosion caused by sea level rise through reforestation.
They offer a cooling effect and other essential eco-services that support life on Earth.
Mangroves aid sustainable development in vulnerable coastal communities, helping overcome poverty.
Threatened land from sea level rise is naturally built up by the accumulation of fallen leaves and branches.

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Blue Carbon Project - Sierra Leone

Blue Carbon Project in Sierra Leone aims to restore and manage mangrove forests, increase food security, protect shoes from erosion, and conserve seagrass while promoting seaweed production.