There is growing research interest in the ethnobiology, socio-economics and management
of mangrove forests. Coastal residents who use mangroves and their resources may have …

This book provides a thorough introduction to the use of remotely sensed data for wetland
classification and map**, as well as information on the latest technological advancements …

Due to rapid losses of mangrove forests caused by anthropogenic disturbances and climate
change, accurate and contemporary maps of mangrove forests are needed to understand …

Published with ISME, ITTO and project partners FAO, UNESCO-MAB, UNEP-WCMC and
UNU-INWEH This atlas provides the first truly global assessment of the state of the world's …

The accurate quantification of the three-dimensional (3-D) structure of mangrove forests is of
great importance, particularly in Africa where deforestation rates are high and the lack of …

Studies carried out in the NE coastal zone of the State of Pará (Brazil) have recorded, in the
last 25 years, numerous evidence of natural impacts of the flood and erosion processes. As …

Mangrove ecosystems are considered vulnerable to climate change as coastal development
limits the ecosystem services and adaptations important to their survival. Although they …

Blue carbon ecosystems (BCE) include mangrove forests, tidal marshes, and seagrass
meadows, all of which are currently under threat, putting their contribution to mitigating …

Abstract The Amazon Delta and Estuary (ADE) is a region of continental and global
ecological importance. Controversy, many of the basic infrastructure and services essential …

Mangroves are salt tolerant plants that grow within the intertidal zone along tropical and
subtropical coasts. They are important barriers for mitigating coastal disturbances, provide …