The mangrove restoration projects were done in "forest-friendly" areas including Yundang Lake and Tong'an Bay. The area of mangrove forests in Xiamen increased from around 33 hectares in 2000 to 174 hectares in 2023, the ministry said. As mangrove plantations expanded, marine ecosystems flourished...
RIYADH: As the world marks International Mother Earth Day on April 22, Saudi Arabia continues its effort to mitigate the effects of climate change, accelerate its transition to green energy, promote sustainability, and protect natural habitats through the Saudi Green Initiative. Launched in 2021, on...
The Sri Lanka Mangrove Regeneration Initiative was launched in 2015 and has so far restored 500 hectares of mangroves, according to the UN, helping coastal communities that rely on these ecosystems. Around 10,000 hectares are set to be restored by the end of the decade. UNEP/Todd Brown Since...
FinsAttached– While the Colorado-based non-profit aims to protect the health of the entire ocean, much of its research focuses on sharks since their position at the top of the marine food chain influences the health of the entire ecosystem. Fins Attached hasproduced many publicationson shark r...