(2001) Mangrove Forests: One of the World's Threatened Major Tropical Environments
Authors |
Valiela I. , Bowen J.L. , York J.K. |
Source |
BioScience (22) |
Type |
P - Paper (2851) |
Peer Review |
2 - Medium (2288) |
Audience |
S - Specialist (3514) |
Pages |
807-815 |
Journal Number |
51 |
Notes |
Abstract. At least 35% of the area of mangrove forests has been lost in the past two decades, losses that exceed those for tropical rainforests and coral reefs, two other well-known threatened environments. |
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Categories
Sea Level Rise
Mangroves
Coastal Habitats
Habitat Loss and Fragmentation
Plants
Associated Socio-Economic Impacts
Keywords
mangrove forest
threats
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