How mangrove forests protect the coast Mangroves are important to people because they help stabilize coastline ecosystem and prevent erosion. Mangroves also provide natural infrastructure and protection to nearby populated areas by preventing erosion and absorbing storm surge impacts during extreme weather events such as hurricanes. This simple model from Dutch research institute Deltares makes it very easy to understand how mangroves protect the coast from the impact of waves. . . #mangrove #co

Mangrove plantations are a nature-based solution to curb coastal erosion and shield against cyclones and storm surges. In the Sundarbans region of West Bengal, mangrove plantations gained popularity after cyclone Aila in 2009. The state government alone claims to have planted 185 million mangrove saplings and associated species in Sundarbans between 2020 and 2022, having spent about Rs. 600 million for the same. NGOs claimed to have planted a few million more saplings. But how have these project

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