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Mangrove and shoreline erosion in the Mekong River delta, Viet Nam

Study Number: 109 Author: Manon Besset, Nicolas Gratiot, Edward J. Anthony, Frederic Bouchette, Marc Goichot, Patrick Marchesiello Abstract: The question of the rampant erosion of the shorelines rimming the Mekong River delta has assumed increasing importance over the last few…

Matt
December 6, 2023

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Mangrove Forest: One of the World’s Threatened Major Tropical Environments

Study Number: 18 Author: I. Valiela, J. L. Bowen & J. K. York Abstract: “We collated and revised published information to review the status of mangrove swamps worldwide. To assess the status of this major coastal environment, we compiled and…

Matt
December 4, 2023

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Global economic potential for reducing carbon dioxide emissions from mangrove loss

Study Number: 42 Author: J. Siikamäki, J. N. Sanchirico & S. L. Jardine Abstract: Mangroves are among the most threatened and rapidly disappearing natural environments worldwide (extinction). In addition to supporting a wide range of other ecological and economic functions,…

Matt
December 4, 2023

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Atlas of Mangrove Wetlands in India

Study Number: 64 Author: V. Selvam, L. Gnanappazham, M. Navamuniyammal, K. K. Ravichandran and V. M. Karunagaran Main Results and Conclusions:

Matt
December 4, 2023

Aquaculture Economics Ecosystem Services Fisheries Mangroves Marine and Coastal Valuation methods

Mapping ecosystems functions to the valuation of ecosystem services: implications of species-habitat associations for coastal land-use decisions

Study Number: 16 Author: J. N. Sanchirico & P. Mumby Abstract: Habitats and the ecosystem services they provide are part of the world’s portfolio of natural capital assets. Like many components of this portfolio, it is difficult to assess the…

Matt
December 4, 2023

Aquaculture Biodiversity Coastal zone management Economics Ecosystem Services Fisheries Mangroves Marine and Coastal Valuation methods

The ecological basis for economic value of seafood production supported by mangrove ecosystems

Study Number: 59 Author: P. Ronnback Abstract: The undervaluation of natural products and ecological services generated by mangrove ecosystems is a major driving force behind the conversion of this system into alternative uses. This trend of undervaluation is partly due…

Matt
December 4, 2023

Biodiversity Coastal zone management Corporate Accountability Economics Ecosystem Services Financial Liability Mangroves Marine and Coastal Marine resources Natural resources damages Public Participation Sustainable Development Valuation methods

The Loss of Species: Mangrove Extinction Risk and Geographic Areas of Global Concern

Study Number: 15 Author: B. A. Polidoro, K. E. Carpenter, L. Collins, N. C. Duke, A. M. Ellison, J. C. Ellison, E. J. Farnsworth, E. S. Fernando, K. Kathiresan, N. E. Koedam, S. R. Livingstone, T. Miyagi, G. E. Moore,…

Matt
December 4, 2023

Biodiversity Economics Ecosystem Services Fisheries Mangroves Marine and Coastal Marine resources Wildlife

The habitat function of mangroves for terrestrial and marine fauna: A review

Study Number: 27 Author: I. Nagelkerken, S.J.M. Blaber, S. Bouillon, P. Green, M. Haywood, L.G. Kirton, J.-O. Meynecke, J. Pawlik i, H.M. Penrose, A. Sasekumar & P.J. Somerfield Abstract: Mangroves are defined by the presence of trees that mainly occur…

Matt
December 4, 2023

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The impact of ecosystem connectivity on coral reef resilience

Study Number: 10 Author: P. J. Mumby & A. Hastings Abstract: Main Results and Conclusions: Works Cited: Andrew, N.L. & Mapstone, B.D. (1987) Sampling and the description of spatial pattern in marine ecology. Oceanography and Marine Biology Annual Review, 25,…

Matt
December 4, 2023

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Mangroves. Coastal Ecosystems Series (Volume 2)

Study Number: 11 Author: S. Miththapala Main Results and Conclusions:

Matt
December 3, 2023