Collective action needed to protect mangroves

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October 7, 2023

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MB20231007_B-5

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Mangroves, found in many coastal areas around the world, are ecosystems that serve as crucial carbon sinks. It also protects coastal communities from storm surges, and provides habitat for various species of animals. However, plastic pollution poses an immediate threat to mangroves. Plastic waste disrupts their growth and function, ultimately leading to their degradation as well as to the animals that rely on these habitats for survival. Its ability to sequester carbon and act as a natural coastal defense is also compromised.

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Collective action needed to protect mangroves. (2023, October 7). Manila Bulletin, p. B-5.