Mangroves, the resilient coastal ecosystems characterized by salt-tolerant trees and shrubs, face a myriad of threats that endanger their existence and the vital services they provide to both terrestrial and marine environments.
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Ecology & Environment - General Studies
Importance of mangroves – UPSC Environment Notes
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The unique and intricate root system of mangroves creates a sheltering environment, fostering an ecologically benign space for various organisms, particularly in the Sunderbans, which stands as the world’s largest mangrove forest with extensive species diversity.
Mangroves, the resilient coastal ecosystems, stand as emblematic symbols of the intricate balance between land and sea.
Ecology & Environment - General Studies
Adaptive Mechanism of Mangroves – UPSC Environment Notes
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Mangroves, the resilient coastal forests, possess a remarkable adaptive mechanism that enables them to thrive in some of the planet’s harshest environments.
UPSC Mains Solved Papers
Discuss the causes of the depletion of mangroves and explain their importance in maintaining coastal ecology. (150 words, 10 marks)
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Mangroves, vital coastal ecosystems, face depletion due to a confluence of anthropogenic and natural factors
