Happy World Mangrove Day! Do you know why mangroves are so important? They store "blue carbon" from the atmosphere and ocean and provide a natural way of reducing the impact of greenhouse gases! 1 hectare of mangrove can store 3,754 tons of carbon which equals CO2 emissions of 2,650 cars in a year! Want to know more? Check out our video 👇 https://on.unesco.org/Mangroves #MangroveDay #Mangroves #Biodiversity | UNESCO

Today is World Mangrove Day, dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of mangrove ecosystems and promoting their sustainable management and conservation. There are approximately 80 species of mangroves found worldwide, predominantly in tropical and subtropical regions that grow in coastal ecosystems found on marine shorelines. They are biodiversity hotspots and vital habitats for a variety of wildlife, including fish, birds, and other marine species, where they provide breeding ground