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Today is International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, spotlighting the vital role mangroves play in protecting coastlines, storing carbon, and supporting marine biodiversity.
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Often dubbed nature’s coastal guardians, mangroves provide shelter and food for fish and wildlife, while their roots help prevent erosion and buffer against storms.
With threats from development, pollution, and climate change, experts stress the urgent need to protect these ecosystems. Environmental groups worldwide are calling for stronger conservation efforts to ensure mangroves are preserved for future generations.
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Hopefully the International Mangrove Conservation Day gets the recognition it thoroughly deserves.
Antigua’s many mangroves dotted around the island acts as a strong buffer against strong winds and storms, as well as a home for a number of our differing species of fish.
I recall the outrage right here in Antigua a year or so ago, when a number of mangroves were severely damaged during hotel construction. And yet, as far as I know the building contractor and hotelier haven’t been held to account. Why so?
Which begs the obvious question by concerned Antiguans. How many mangroves in the past has suffered the same fate?
If we haven’t already got some sort of official body or authority acting as a watchdog to monitor this wanton destruction, then the government need to implement one double quick.
Raising awareness is great, but we need stronger policies and real enforcement to stop the destruction of mangrove areas. It’s now or never.
It’s time we stop seeing mangroves as wastelands and recognize them for what they are, carbon sinks, fish nurseries, storm buffers, and biodiversity hotspots.