Importance & Functions of Mangroves

Mangroves forests are highly productive and diverse ecosystems, providing a wide range of direct ecosystem services for resident populations. They provide a wide range of important ecosystem services, including: the provision of food and water for millions of its inhabitants; protection against the worst effects of natural hazards, such as with cyclones and tsunamis; the ability to act as a giant long-term carbon sink; the retention of terrestrial sediments; and as a habitat for many species, including for the rare and protected Royal Bengal tiger.

In addition, mangroves function as a buffer against frequently occurring cyclones; helping to protect local settlements including the two most populous cities of the world, Kolkata and Dhaka, against their worst effects.

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