Mangrove ecosystems face increasing threats from climate change, anthropogenic activity, and inadequate monitoring. Effective conservation and management require frequent, large-scale data collection across complex terrain ...

Mangroves play a critical role in the coastal ecosystems; long-term carbon sinks and nurseries for crustaceans, fish, and others, and breeding, nesting sites for several species, including crabs. Mangroveassociated crab ...

The coexistence and interactions among mangrove prop-root-associated communities are dependent on the degree and frequency of disturbances (wave action) occurring in the underwater root environment. The intermediate ...

Mangrove ecosystems function as ecotones that sustain diverse and specialized faunal communities, providing essential ecosystem services and vital habitats shaped by dynamic environmental gradients. The Malgasowitadeniya ...

Microplastic (MP) pollution has become a major environmental concern affecting aquatic ecosystems. Mangrove-associated estuaries are important sinks for microplastics due to inputs from both riverine and marine sources, ...

As an ecologically significant coastal ecosystem, mangroves play a vital role in maintaining biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and supporting human livelihoods. This study was conducted to assess mangrove diversity in ...

Invasive plants can negatively affect mangrove restoration by altering vegetation structure and reducing the biodiversity of native plant communities. This research aimed at providing initial information regarding the ...

Mangroves are among the world’s most productive ecosystems, providing critical services such as biodiversity conservation, coastal protection and carbon sequestration. However, mangrove habitats in Sri Lanka are increasingly ...

Mangrove ecosystems are vital coastal habitats that provide essential ecosystem services, including shoreline protection, biodiversity conservation, and blue carbon sequestration. This study investigated the structure, ...

Microplastic pollution is an escalating concern in coastal and estuarine ecosystems, with mangrove forests acting as major sinks due to their dense root networks and low hydrodynamic energy. This study assessed the ...