World Wetlands Day observed at Bhitarkanika
Kendrapada: Wetlands are crucial ecosystems that support a vast array of plant and animal species, making them vital for ...
Mongabay on MSN4d
How to tell if mangrove restoration is working? Listen to the birds
The soundscape in mangrove forests can be wonderfully complex. If you prime your ears, you might chance to hear mudskippers ...
Research highlights governance and ecological challenges of mangroves in small islands
Research by Dr. Meenakshi Shankar Poti (Vrije Universiteit Brussel and Université libre de Bruxelles) delves into the ...
China Internet Information Center6d
China expands mangrove forest coverage amid conservation efforts
BEIJING, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- Mangrove forests in China have expanded since the start of this century, making the country one of the few to have seen a net increase in mangrove coverage, official ...
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Better government policies could help as migratory birds lose habitat in Bangladesh
Bangladesh transforms into a mesmerizing haven of migratory birds every winter, particularly in its haors (swampy wetlands) and coastal areas. These birds undertake incredible journeys from northern ...
Into the wild in the Sundarbans
CRUISING THROUGH THE MANGROVES If you’re in the Sundarbans and you skip the boat ride, did you even really go? After a dinner ...
Frontiers5d
Public Perceptions of Mangrove Forests Matter for Their Conservation
Despite our improved understanding of the importance of mangrove forests and their ecosystem services, negative perceptions of these wetlands are still common. We highlight the dangers of recurrent ...
Peatlands and mangroves: Southeast Asian countries must protect these major carbon pools to boost climate ambitions
Protecting and restoring mangroves and peatlands can reduce more than half of the carbon emissions from land use in Southeast ...
The Indian Express6d
Three massive Buddha heads and a giant palm: why ASI has resumed digging in Odisha’s Ratnagiri
Ratnagiri, literally “Hill of Jewels”, is located between two rivers, the Brahmani and its tributary Birupa, which join together a little ahead and proceed to fall in the Bay of Bengal amid the ...