Mangrove Population on Decrease

Introduction

The US Geological Survey and NASA scientists have found that the global distribution of mangrove forests has reduced considerably. Satellite imagery shows only 137762 square kilometres of forests exist. The numbers are 12.3 per cent less than the recorded mangroves cover till date. Seventy-five per cent of the remaining forest is now found in 15 countries.

Source

Down To Earth, September 2010