The main culprit in the destruction of mangroves is man. Land reclamations and industrial effluents are the major causes of mangroves degradation. Systematic dumping of all kinds of waste and debris in the mangrove areas destroys them.
This waste/debris creates a barrier preventing the sea water from entering the mangroves and eventually kills the mangroves. In many instances, this is done intentionally to reclaim land for construction activity.
•Insect pest attacks
•Oil spills
•Land reclamations for construction activity, aquaculture, agriculture, tourism
• Industrial and domestic pollution
• Port development
• Dumping of all kinds of waste and debris
• Deforestation for fuel wood
• Over harvesting of marine resources
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Physical & Human Threats of Mangroves
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