16 Questions
What type of ecosystem are mangroves considered to be?
Coastal ecosystem of halophytes
What distinguishes the red mangrove from other species?
Tangled, reddish prop roots
In which type of environment do mangroves thrive?
Highly dynamic areas such as deltas and coastal environments
How many different species of mangrove trees are found in coastlines across tropical and subtropical latitudes near the Equator?
About 80
What is the primary cause of destruction to mangrove ecosystems?
Aquaculture expansion
Which mangrove species has no visible aerial roots, but may develop peg roots in oxygen-depleted sediments?
White mangrove
What is the estimated annual global flood protection benefit provided by mangrove forests?
$US65 billion
What is the estimated percentage of global mangrove losses between 2000 and 2016 resulting from land use change?
60%
How much of the human-driven mangrove losses occurred in Southeast Asia?
80%
What do mangrove forests act as for nutrients and sediment?
Filters
What is the primary purpose of planting or sowing mangroves?
Assist or enrich natural regeneration
What is the estimated rate of global mangrove loss each year?
2%
What is the strategic approach to recover tidal influence and recreate conditions for mangrove development?
Restore hydrology
What is the primary method to capture sediment and provide substrate for natural mangrove growth during restoration?
Permeable structures
What is the estimated percentage of global mangrove losses resulting from conversion to aquaculture and agriculture between 2000 and 2016?
60%
What is the estimated potential for restoring many mangrove areas?
Great potential
Test your knowledge of nature-based solutions for urban resilience and green-blue infrastructure in ENVR 5800 with this quiz. Learn about the significance of mangroves, also known as the blue forest, and their role in coastal ecosystems.
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