A NASA plane came to Panama to acquire aerial images to inform scientists about the diversity of tropical ecosystems. At the ...

Mangroves are a type of tropical forest found in coastal regions such as the Everglades of Florida. They are often the first barrier of defense when tropical storms or hurricanes come into an area.

Taken together, some 70 species of mangroves are found in 123 tropical and sub-tropical nations and territories but occupy just 152,000 square km in total -- an area slightly larger than Nepal.

Their loss contributed 0. 6% of global greenhouse gas emissions related to tropical forest deforestation, despite occupying <0. 1% of all land area. Even with a small footprint, over 200 million ...

Siargao islanders who used to catch fish illegally and cut down mangroves now replant the trees and run ecotours to the community’s benefit.

Along Australia's tropical coastlines dense mangrove forests play a protective role, sheltering nurseries of creatures and ...

The protected areas were created in 2002 to preserve Brazil's many tropical mangroves and the sand-dune scrublands known as “restinga.” The regulations bar development within 300 meters of the ...

“It is also a fantastic place to view Darwin’s unique tropical mangrove ecosystem, which is home to a variety of bird species as well as a range of crabs, fish, snails and mudskippers,” they ...

Mangroves are known to absorb and capture carbon in vast quantities – up to five times greater than tropical rainforests. “Mangrove ecosystems offer numerous benefits, including supporting eco ...

Courtesy of Mangrove Beach Corendon Curacao All-Inclusive ... including the swim-up Coco Pool Bar – where you can grab a tropical beverage to enjoy in the sun. In your room, amenities like ...