Review of Maldives’ Mangroves: Distribution, Diversity, Ecological Importance, and Associated Flora and Fauna
Mangrove forests are one of the most important biological, ecological and economic ecosystems in the world.
In the Maldives, they play a crucial role in maintaining coastal biodiversity, providing ecosystem services, such as coastal protection, and supporting livelihoods by providing income and food. Overall, 23 Maldivian islands have at least 1 protected mangrove area.
However, knowledge of the mangroves of the Maldives is scarce, scattered and sometimes conflicting. There is a lack of information on a national scale regarding their distribution, diversity, ecological importance and associated biodiversity …
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