SUNDARBAN Perspective: The Safeguard of Bangladesh Vs Human Actions
Author : Dr. Mst. Halima Khatun, Research Officer, BIMRAD
13 Feb 2022

Mangrove, the principal appearance of the tropical and sub-tropical coastal zone, is the most productive intertidal forested wetland ecosystem found in 123 countries. It plays a role as a shelterbelt against different tropical natural disasters to protect these countries' coasts. The mangrove forest harbours different halophytic and salt-tolerant floral and faunal species along the estuaries and shorelines. The aquatic and non-aquatic animals rely on it for their shelter, breeding and nursery, and a considerable population of developing countries, directly and indirectly, depend on this ecosystem. Being a source of natural renewable resources, Mangroves significantly play a role in the local economy and coastal livelihood, eventually contributing to the national economy and regional environmental balance. Unfortunately, a downward shifting for the area has been observed from 16.1 million ha (1990) to 15.6 million ha (2010), and the removal is faster than other ecosystems.....

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